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Redrawing Congressional Districts in California
California voters demanded that an independent commission re-draw the boundaries for Assembly, Senate and Congressional districts. New maps will be released on Friday...
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenCalifornia voters demanded that an independent commission re-draw the boundaries for Assembly, Senate and Congressional districts. New maps will be released on Friday. Will Democrats increase their majorities? Will moderates of both parties have a better chance? We get a preview. Also, Blue Cross will give money back to some policyholders, and circumcision has become a political issue. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, an update on AIDS 30 years after it was discovered in Los Angeles.
Banner image, L-R: Gary Miller (R-San Bernardino), Laura Richardson (D-Long Beach/Compton) and David Dreier (R-San Gabriel Valley) are just three representatives whose districts appear to be impacted as Congressional boundaries are redrawn.
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On Friday, California's Citizens Redistricting Commission , created by voters, will make public 153 maps for new Assembly, Senate and Congressional districts. Preliminary drafts will be displayed on the group's website on Friday, June 10. What kind of changes are in store for LA?
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