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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Expanding Healthcare Coverage to All Californians

    Governor Schwarzenegger, Democrats and Republicans in the legislature all have different plans for healthcare reform, involving doctors, hospitals, drug companies, employers, employees and other players--most importantly the insurance companies who provide the funding mechanism right now.  One other plan is different: get rid of insurance and have government provide universal healthcare for every Californian.  How does that stack up against the other proposals? We take a look.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 24, 2007 • 30m Listen

    Governor Schwarzenegger, Democrats and Republicans in the legislature all have different plans for healthcare reform, involving doctors, hospitals, drug companies, employers, employees and other players--most importantly the insurance companies who provide the funding mechanism right now. One other plan is different: get rid of insurance and have government provide universal healthcare for every Californian. How does that stack up against the other proposals? We take a look.

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      Healthcare Reform in California

      The atmosphere in Sacramento is right this year for action on healthcare reform.  That's according to Herb Schultz, the Governor's point man on the issue , who says there may not be another such opportunity for a decade or more.

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      Warren Olney

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      Healthcare Reform in California

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