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Timing, relationships are keys to LA's fundraising success
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Jun 10, 2014
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Timing, relationships are keys to LA's fundraising success
The city of Los Angeles has landed a lot of federal money of late — nearly $3.5-billion over the past six months. Why so much?
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti has a kiss for Senator Barbara Boxer's help securing $1.25 billion for the Purple Line Extension. Senator Dianne Feinstein also celebrates the California cash announcement.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti has a kiss for Senator Barbara Boxer's help securing $1.25 billion for the Purple Line Extension. Senator Dianne Feinstein also celebrates the California cash announcement.
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The city of Los Angeles has landed a lot of federal money of late — nearly $3.5-billion over the past six months. Why so much?

The city of Los Angeles has landed a lot of federal money of late — nearly 3.5-billion over the past six months. Why so much? KPCC's Washington Correspondent Kitty Felde says it's a matter of timing, relationships, and self-imposed taxes.