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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Will Sacramento Resort to Paying Its Bills with IOU's

    If California runs out of money at midnight tonight, State Controller John Chiang says he’ll have to pay the state’s bills with IOU’s starting on Thursday. As we record this program, it appears that Republicans and Democrats may come up with a stop-gap measure. In the meantime, we get an update and speak with Chiang.

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

    If California runs out of money at midnight tonight, State Controller John Chiang says he’ll have to pay the state’s bills with IOU’s starting on Thursday. As we record this program, it appears that Republicans and Democrats may come up with a stop-gap measure. In the meantime, we get an update and speak with Chiang.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      John Chiang

      California State Treasurer running for governor

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      Candidate for Republican nomination for US Senate

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Will Sacramento Resort to Paying Its Bills with IOU's
    1. 0:00The Obama Administration and Gay Rights
    2. 26:41Will Sacramento Resort to Paying Its Bills with IOU'sYou’re reading this
    3. 46:06California Debates New Regulations on Lethal Injections
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