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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Trying to Fix Medical Care and California's Tax System

    A proposed new tax system might get rid of California's annual budget crisis, but what would it mean for the middle class? Also, dangerous weather and commuting by bicycle. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's conventional wisdom that healthcare reform is in trouble, but major players are on board. Why did the AMA turn around? Is the Obama White House smarter than it gets credit for?

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 22, 2009 • 53m Listen

    A blue ribbon task force named by the Governor and the legislature was asked to end California's constant budget crises by fixing the tax system. It's come up with a proposal that offends almost everybody except millionaires. Also, dangerous weather and commuting by bicycle. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, it's conventional wisdom that healthcare reform is in trouble. But major players are on board. After 60 years of opposition, why did the American Medical Association turn around? Is the Obama White House smarter than it gets credit for?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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