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Riot-control Lessons for London from the LAPD
London's seen its worst unrest in decades. LA saw America's most violent, deadly civil disturbance in the 20th Century. The LAPD may have some valuable lessons to share.
By Warren Olney • • 27m ListenLondon's seen its worst unrest in decades. LA saw America's most violent, deadly civil disturbance in the 20th Century. The LAPD may have some valuable lessons to share. Also, California Congressman Xavier Becerra is named to the Super Committee. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, different opinions about the causes of Britain's riots and how this week's civil disturbing might affect next year’s Olympic Games.
Banner image: Riot police face a mob in Hackney, north London on August 8, 2011. Photo by Ki Price/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesXavier Becerra Named to the Super Committee
The infamous debt-ceiling deal created a so-called Super Committee of six Senators and six members of Congress. It's their job, between now and Thanksgiving, to find $1.2 trillion in savings over ten years. If they come to agreement, then both houses of Congress will have to vote up or down. No amendments. No filibusters. No delays.
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London has seen its worst unrest in decades .
Read the story9 minRiots in London and Next Year's Olympic Games
In London this week, the worst civil unrest since race riots in the 1980's has raised questions about the Conservative government, ethnic tensions, popular culture and disaffected young people. Today, Prime Minister David Cameron told Parliament the London police could have nipped it in the bud.
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