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CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADES KEEP FALUN GONG OUT

Organizers of Saturday’s Chinese New Year Parades in Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley will exclude the controversial sect Falun Gong from participating in the parades saying there is no room for groups such as Falun Gong, which China contends is an "evil cult" that aims to overthrow the Beijing government. The group, which is outlawed in China, has been barred by sponsors of the Feb. 11 events that draw thousands of people and cap a celebration of the Chinese New Year, which began Sunday. Larry Mantle talks with guests from both sides of the issue.