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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Proposition 28: Another Flap over Term Limits

    California became the first state to enact term limits for state legislators 22 years ago.  Politicians can serve three two-year terms in the state Assembly and two four-year terms in the Senate for a total of 14 years.

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

    California became the first state to enact term limits for state legislators 22 years ago. Politicians can serve three two-year terms in the state Assembly and two four-year terms in the Senate for a total of 14 years. Proposition 28 on next month's ballot would reduce the total to 12 years, but it could all be served in one house or the other.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Torey Van Oot

      Sacramento Bee

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      Jon Fleischman

      Breitbart California

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      Dan Schnur

      Professor of Politics and Communications, USC

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    2 of 3
    Proposition 28: Another Flap over Term Limits
    1. 0:00Mountain Lion Killed in Downtown Santa Monica
    2. 11:26Proposition 28: Another Flap over Term LimitsYou’re reading this
    3. 29:47Hopeful Signs Ahead of Talks with Iran
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