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By Damien Newton

9:07 AM PDT on April 20, 2012

Mike Antonovich Has Lost His Mind. Really? Gang Rape? (City Maven via LA Weekly)
Here’s the Audio of Antonovich Comparing a Transit Tax to Sexual Violence (KNX 1070)
L.A. Observed Shows How To Criticize a Proposal Without Taking About Gang Rape
Beverly Hills High Alumna Speaks up for Subway Alignment (Patch)
“Crenshaw Subway” Advocates Ready for April 26th Board Meeting Too (Wave)
Tests Start Monday on North-South Orange Line Extension (Daily News)
Box: Not Impressed with Bike Share Announcement…What About Community Involvement? (City Watch)
Federal Budget, Passed by Senate Committee, Includes $81 Million for Subway, Connector (The Source)
CAHSRA Chair: Funding Uncertainty Normal for Transpo Projects (Sac Bee, AP via CoCo Times)
Governor Brown Thinks Violating the Brown Act is Funny (LAT)
Hot NFL Rumor: We’re Getting the Vikings! (Daily News)
Congratulations to Alice at The City Maven. Her News Website Moves to KPCC on Monday

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