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Industry Spends Big Money in Insurance Commissioner Race
President Obama's healthcare reform could make a big difference for the state Insurance Commissioner elected in California next month. But Republican Mike Villines and Democrat Dave Jones have different ideas about how much new regulation should be imposed. Villines is getting indirect contributions from the insurance industry. What about Jones and trial lawyers who take insurance companies to court? Also, a new leader for LA County's troubled health department. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, China, before and after Election Day.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenPresident Obama's healthcare reform could make a big difference for the state Insurance Commissioner elected in California next month. But Republican Mike Villines and Democrat Dave Jones have different ideas about how much new regulation should be imposed. Villines is getting indirect contributions from the insurance industry. What about Jones and trial lawyers who take insurance companies to court? Also, a new leader for LA County's troubled health department. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, in November election campaigns, both parties are blaming China — in different ways -- for America's declining economy. Would new policies make a difference? Is it time for a trade war, or is the US responsible for its own problems? We hear some campaign commercials and some analysis.
Banner image: (L to R) Democrat Dave Jones and Mike Villines, candidates for California Insurance Commissioner
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Los Angeles County Supervisors have had a hard time finding a new health director, but Dr. Mitchell Katz, who runs the program in San Francisco, has agreed to take the job. Chris Rauber covers the business of health for the San Francisco Business Times .
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California's Insurance Commissioner is an elected official who overseas a $124 billion market of automobile, home and life insurance. Federal healthcare reform could provide even more power to Sacramento Democrat Dave Jones or Mike Villines of Fresno.
Read the story19 minChina: Before and After Election Day
In this year's political campaigns, Democrats and Republicans are accusing each other of helping to cause America's economic decline. In the process, both parties are demonizing China.
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