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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The President's Quick Trip to The Big Easy

    Senator Barack Obama went to New Orleans five times to criticize then-President George Bush for failing to rebuild New Orleans or protect it from future flooding. But today was his first visit as President, and he spent just a few hours before going on to a fundraiser in San Francisco.

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

    Senator Barack Obama went to New Orleans five times to criticize then-President George Bush for failing to rebuild New Orleans or protect it from future flooding. But today was his first visit as President, and he spent just a few hours before going on to a fundraiser in San Francisco.

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    The President Goes to The Big Easy; Bill Bratton's Leaving LA
    1. 0:00The President's Quick Trip to The Big EasyYou’re reading this
    2. 27:36CalPERS Investigating $50 Million Paid to Former Board Member
    3. 31:54Chief Bratton Prepares to Depart LA
    4. 48:51Parker Center Press Room Closes, LAPD Lore Lives On
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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    The President Goes to The Big Easy; Bill Bratton's Leaving LA
    1. 0:00The President's Quick Trip to The Big EasyYou’re reading this
    2. 27:36CalPERS Investigating $50 Million Paid to Former Board Member
    3. 31:54Chief Bratton Prepares to Depart LA
    4. 48:51Parker Center Press Room Closes, LAPD Lore Lives On
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