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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LA Wins the Billboard Battle

    The 9th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals says restrictions on what some neighborhood activists call "visual blight" are not violations of free speech. Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is declaring victory in his battle against a very lucrative industry.  David Zahniser's been following the story for the LA Times .

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

    The 9th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals says restrictions on what some neighborhood activists call "visual blight" are not violations of free speech. Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is declaring victory in his battle against a very lucrative industry. David Zahniser's been following the story for the LA Times.

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    Proposition 15 and California Campaign Financing
    1. 0:00LA Wins the Billboard BattleYou’re reading this
    2. 7:44Would Public Funding Push Private Money Out of Politics?
    3. 24:04Deal to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      David Zahniser

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Proposition 15 and California Campaign Financing
    1. 0:00LA Wins the Billboard BattleYou’re reading this
    2. 7:44Would Public Funding Push Private Money Out of Politics?
    3. 24:04Deal to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
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