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Villaraigosa's School Bill Passes in Legislature
Mayor Villaraigosa got the LA school take-over he wanted. What now?
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenMayor Villaraigosa wanted to take over LA's public schools, like the mayors of New York and Chicago.But he's put his career on the line to get something much less than what he had hoped for.We look at the potential risks and possible benefits of a political gamble.Also, are legislators manipulating political finance laws?
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2 storiesPoliticians Waiting to Cash in on Special Interest Pledges
With hundreds of bills to be voted on, the last week of the legislative session means chaos in Sacramento, and with hundreds of lobbyists on the scene, it's also the best time for legislators to raise money. To reveal any possible connection between votes cast and money raised, contributions are supposed to be reported in 24 hours.
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After weeks of relentless campaigning, Antonio Villaraigosa pushed a much-compromised school reorganization plan through the Assembly and Senate. The Mayor had hoped to take over LA's public schools--like the mayors of New York and Chicago, but he's put his career on the line to get something much less than the total control he'd wanted.
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