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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Will Federal Money Mean Economic Recovery?

    President-elect Barack Obama wants a federal spending program comparable to the Interstate highway system, created during the 1950's. But it won't look like his campaign promise to "rebuild America," at least not right away.  The sagging economy has put a premium on speed, rather than the kind of projects that make for a historic legacy.

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

    President-elect Barack Obama wants a federal spending program comparable to the Interstate highway system, created during the 1950's. But it won't look like his campaign promise to "rebuild America," at least not right away. The sagging economy has put a premium on speed, rather than the kind of projects that make for a historic legacy. What kinds of projects will be involved? What are the benefits and risks for private businesses and for consumers?

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    Obama's Green Team and the California Connection
    1. 1:00Will Federal Money Mean Economic Recovery?You’re reading this
    2. 27:06Jewish Organizations in LA Lose Money in Madoff Scam
    3. 31:35Obama's Green Team and the California Connection
    4. 46:57Homeboy Industries Faces Cuts in Funding
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Alec MacGillis

      reporter for ProPublica

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      James Galbraith

      University of Texas, Austin

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      Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Obama's Green Team and the California Connection
    1. 1:00Will Federal Money Mean Economic Recovery?You’re reading this
    2. 27:06Jewish Organizations in LA Lose Money in Madoff Scam
    3. 31:35Obama's Green Team and the California Connection
    4. 46:57Homeboy Industries Faces Cuts in Funding
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