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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Los Angeles Struggles over Police Funding in Bad Economy

    Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti says "there are no fights right now" between council members and Mayor Villaraigosa, at least over the issue of how many cops make up the LA Police Department.

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

    Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti says "there are no fights right now" between council members and Mayor Villaraigosa, at least over the issue of how many cops make up the LA Police Department. To save money, the Mayor has agreed to cancel Police Academy classes for new recruits next month, but only as long as it doesn't reduce the overall size of the department. David Zahniser is following negotiations for the LA Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      David Zahniser

      LA Times reporter covering City Hall

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Gays in the Military and Slavery in America
    1. 0:00'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Comes Out of the Closet
    2. 28:44Los Angeles Struggles over Police Funding in Bad EconomyYou’re reading this
    3. 33:26Slavery in America
    4. 44:52Matt Holzman, Arctic Explorer
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