California's top political watchdog is leaving her post this week and heading to Washington, and she's going out with a real bang. Ann Ravel, chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission, announced on Thursday a record $1 million settlement against two out-of-town groups that secretly funneled millions of dollars into last year's election. The money went to campaigns opposing tax hikes and organized labor. Host Scott Shafer talks to Ann Ravel as she leaves Sacramento to serve as President Obama's appointee to the Federal Election Commission.
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