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    Which Way, L.A.?

    How a Debt Ceiling Deal Would Impact California

    Is the debt deal a done deal? That's the big question in Washington, one we might not know until tomorrow. But California gets about 10 percent of all federal spending. That adds up to 40 percent of the state budget. From highways to universities, defense spending to unemployment insurance, cuts may be on the way.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Is the debt deal a done deal? That's the big question in Washington, one we might not know until tomorrow. But California gets about 10 percent of all federal spending. That adds up to 40 percent of the state budget. From highways to universities, defense spending to unemployment insurance, cuts may be on the way. Carolyn Lochhead reports from Washington for the San Francisco Chronicle.

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    Redistricting Maps Redraw California's Political Landscape
    1. 0:00How a Debt Ceiling Deal Would Impact CaliforniaYou’re reading this
    2. 5:14Political Musical Chairs in California
    3. 25:35Will the Senate and Congress Pass the Debt-Ceiling Deal?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Carolyn Lochhead

      San Francisco Chronicle

      News

    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Redistricting Maps Redraw California's Political Landscape
    1. 0:00How a Debt Ceiling Deal Would Impact CaliforniaYou’re reading this
    2. 5:14Political Musical Chairs in California
    3. 25:35Will the Senate and Congress Pass the Debt-Ceiling Deal?
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