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13
May 2009

Facing the worst financial crisis in Los Angeles history, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made a new plea on Wednesday for city unions to return to the bargaining table or face the prospects of thousands of layoffs, along with unpaid furloughs...
13
May 2009

In light of L.A.'s $529-million budget deficit, the mayor seeks the authority to layoff and furlough thousands of city workers. The council is to consider the matter later this week.With Los Angeles facing a $529-million budget deficit,...
12
May 2009

Flanked by Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Attorney General Eric Holder, right, President Barack Obama makes remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at a ceremony honoring the National...