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26:09

Wildfires and Political Heat on Sacramento

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2008/10/15

Partisan gridlock is partially the result of state legislators redistricting to guarantee that some remain GOP, others Democratic. Prop 11 could change all that. Plus, a local elected official evacuated from her home in Porter Ranch.

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26:55

Animal Cruelty, the Cost of Food and Next Month’s Ballot

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2008/10/14

Illegal in California, many claim that animal cruelty is practiced anyway by the veal, pork and egg industries. Prop 2 would provide that animals raised for food be housed in more humane circumstances. Also, the conditions leading to deadly fires and nightmarish traffic.

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26:30

Clean Energy, Clean Air and Political Confusion

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2008/10/09

A blue-ribbon list of environmental groups opposes Prop 7, saying the measure's a case of good intentions gone wrong. Also, psychological depression over the prospect of economic depression.

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26:04

The Credit Crisis Hits California

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2008/10/07

Last week, Governor Schwarzenegger told the US Treasury Secretary that California might need $7 billion in federal money just to pay bills. Now it appears the state budget—after those months of wrangling—may have to be opened up again. Also, if you're behind on your mortgage payments, Countrywide may have a deal for you.

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25:28

A Mexican Mafia Killer Talks about Organized Crime

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2008/10/02

Rene "Boxer" Enriquez was a hit man and a powerful figure inside La Eme, the Mexican Mafia, which began as a prison gang and now exerts remarkable influence, not just in the prisons, but on the streets. He’s serving time for two murders, but he's embraced law enforcement, and now he's telling his story. Also, the Metrolink crash and the engineer's cell phone.

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26:55

Affordable Housing in Unaffordable Times

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2008/10/01

LA’s housing shortage threatens the city’s economy. Just 11% of Angelenos can afford a median-priced home, which means long commutes or moving to another place. Mayor Villaraigosa wants 200 million a year in city money to help subsidize 20,000 units for the poor and the middle class. Will upper income homeowners have to pay part of the tab? Will they have to share their neighborhoods? Will the plan generate needed private investment in the midst of the credit crisis?

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26:22

The Wall Street Non-Bailout and Metrolink Safety

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2008/09/30

The driver who died in the Metrolink crash with a Union Pacific freight train worked for a contractor with a history of problems. One of its subsidiaries was involved in two fatal accidents in Florida, including a head-on crash between two of its vans. Also today, Congressional failure to pass the Wall Street rescue caused a massive crash in the market. Why did half California's delegation vote "No"?

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26:35

Drugs, Gangs and Public Money

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2008/09/26

We begin examining the 12 measures on November's ballot, wit a look at Propositions 5 and 6, which deal with the criminal justice system.

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26:53

Get Ready for Hard Times in Southern California

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2008/09/25

The latest economic forecasts are gloomy for California, where housing prices may not go up again for a long time. Also tonight, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed 150 million dollars from the much-criticized budget. On Reporter’s Notebook, what will the financial crisis mean for billions of dollars in bonds being asked for on next months’ statewide ballot?

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26:38

America's Financial Crisis at the Doorstep of City Hall

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2008/09/24

A conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa about his review of city operations, borrowing and management of pension funds in the midst of the crisis on Wall Street. Also, California's US Senators blister Metrolink management for not installing safety equipment.

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26:41

The Budget Battle is Over - Let the Fighting Begin

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2008/09/23

A record 85 days after the legal deadline, Governor Schwarzenegger will finally sign a new state budget tomorrow, but everybody agrees that it postpones California’s fiscal crisis at least until next year. Also tonight, freeway congestion versus the environment: another struggle that never ends. On Reporter’s Notebook, basic cable wins big at the Emmys.

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27:02

The Wall Street Crisis Comes Back Home

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2008/09/19

Half of the southland's home sales last month were foreclosures, and tighter credit makes it harder to get loans. Plus, the latest on Prop 8 which would outlaw same-sex marriage, and there's still no state budget as the Governor battles with legislators of both parties.

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26:55

Is the Terminator Being Terminated?

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2008/09/18

Legislators of both parties have agreed on a state budget without including Governor Schwarzenegger in their negotiations. He says he'll veto it, but they're claiming the votes to override. On Reporter's Notebook, former and current LA Times reporters are taking Sam Zell to court.

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27:02

Trains, Tragedy and Modern Technology

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2008/09/16

The Simi Valley and other parts of California are grieving tonight as the death toll in Friday's Metrolink train crash has risen to 26. There's still no final conclusion about the cause, but there are reports that the engineer was text messaging on a cell phone. Also, does the state have a budget or an accounting gimmick the Governor just might not sign?

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26:29

Seven Years after 9/11, How Safe Are We?

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2008/09/12

After a seven-year war on terror and the creation of the Homeland Security Department, guest host Lawrence O'Donnell looks at the somber ceremony that observed the 2001 tragedy and considers whether we're safer now than we were before September 11? Also, the surprising life and heroic death of Reverend Michael Judge, a story of 9/11. Lawrence O'Donnell guest hosts.

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27:10

Iraq Troop Surge Ends, but Afghan Victory Uncertain

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2008/09/11

With less violence in Iraq, President Bush is pulling out some Marines but leaving in place almost 140,000 troops. The Secretary of Defense says we are at the endgame in Iraq, but the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs says we might not be winning in Afghanistan. Also, Lehman Brothers reports record losses, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has disappeared from public view. Lawrence O'Donnell guest hosts.

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26:42

The Route to Victory in the Electoral College

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2008/09/10

The Obama-Biden ticket got a bounce in the polls after the Democratic convention and the McCain-Palin ticket got a bigger bounce after the Republican convention. What are the polls telling us about the route to victory in the Electoral College? Also, President Bush will keep troop levels steady in Iraq through remainder of his term, and the sidelining of New England's Superman, Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady. Lawrence O'Donnell guest hosts.

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26:58

The Federal Bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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2008/09/09

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said the federal takeover of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac was necessary because their failure would "affect the ability of Americans to get home loans and other consumer credit and business finance, and a failure would be harmful to economic growth and job creation." Was the Paulson plan necessary? Will it work? At what cost?

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26:27

Rethinking the Drinking Age

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2008/08/22

Since the federal government forced states to set the drinking age at 21, fatalities caused by underage drunk drivers have gone down but binge drinking by teenagers has gone up. Now, 120 college presidents want to reduce the drinking age to 18. Also, LA City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo and the FBI.

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26:20

The High Price of Environmental Cleanup and Homeland...

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2008/08/21

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are about to require that trucks meet EPA standards, cutting 50% of their diesel pollution overnight. But drivers that make 30,000 a year will have to buy new trucks and they'll also be subject to criminal background checks. After October 1, there may not be enough drivers to handle 15 million cargo containers a year—half of all America's imports.

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