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NEWS of the Day - September 17, 2004
on some LACP issues of interest

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NEWS of the Day - September 17, 2004
on some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood activist

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following group of articles from local newspapers and other sources constitutes but a small percentage of the information available to the community policing and neighborhood activist public. It is by no means meant to cover every possible issue of interest, nor is it meant to convey any particular point of view ...

We present this simply as a convenience to our readership ...

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From the LA Times:

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Hahn Gains Support of Key Unions
Leaders cite the mayor's backing for labor causes, including the grocery strike. The endorsements guarantee money and volunteers.
<full story>

New Federal Courthouse Only a Partial Solution
Because of limited funds, the downtown building won't be big enough to accommodate all court operations.
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FAA to Probe Radio Failure
Agency team will visit Palmdale center, where a technician's error led to airport disruptions.
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LETTERS TO THE TIMES
King/Drew Trauma Plan Raises Concerns
<full story>

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From the Daily News:

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Authorities back away from pledge
Goal of making the LAUSD a top district runs into pitfalls
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SEIU backs Hahn for mayor

Incumbent wins endorsement of key union
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Officials delay seal substitution

Los Angeles County officials decided Thursday to wait two weeks before beginning to replace the county seal on thousands of government vehicles, buildings and parks.
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Feds suing MTA over religious days off
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil rights suit against the MTA, claiming the agency discriminates against bus drivers and other employees by requiring them to be available to work on days of worship.
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New laws fund help to swat W. Nile

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed two bills Thursday designed to strengthen the state's efforts to fight the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, which has killed 15 Californians this year.
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Airline patron checks tightened
WASHINGTON -- Starting next week, all airline passengers must take off their jackets before passing through metal detectors, and more will be subjected to pat-down searches and checks for explosives, the Transportation Security Administration announced Thursday.
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