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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Where Is $9 Billion in Unused Bonds?

    Governor Brown says, "Caution is not really the right path" when it comes to creating jobs and stimulating the economy. He wants President Obama to invest in sewers, schools and roads, just as Franklin Roosevelt did during the Great Depression.

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

    Governor Brown says, "Caution is not really the right path" when it comes to creating jobs and stimulating the economy. He wants President Obama to invest in sewers, schools and roads, just as Franklin Roosevelt did during the Great Depression. LA Times columnist George Skelton says, "Brown can look right under his nose and find $9 billion for thousands of paychecks."

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    With Work to Be Done and Bond Money Raised, Why Not Spend It?
    1. 0:00Where Is $9 Billion in Unused Bonds?You’re reading this
    2. 16:38Center for Governmental Studies Closes
    3. 25:50Are Higher Taxes the 'Price of Civilization?'
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      KCRW

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      Karen Radziner

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      Sonya Geis

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      George Skelton

      Los Angeles Times

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      H.D. Palmer

      California State Department of Finance

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      California State Senate

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    With Work to Be Done and Bond Money Raised, Why Not Spend It?
    1. 0:00Where Is $9 Billion in Unused Bonds?You’re reading this
    2. 16:38Center for Governmental Studies Closes
    3. 25:50Are Higher Taxes the 'Price of Civilization?'
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