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Olney in L.A.

Retirement security on the chopping block

Congress is working to block a California law meant to establish retirement plans for low-income workers. Why?

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By Warren Olney • Feb 10, 2017 • 7m Listen

President Trump and the Republican Congress have their eyes on California. The State Legislature has already hired former Attorney General Eric Holder to challenge potential new federal policies on immigration, health care and the environment. But another direct confrontation with Washington may come much sooner than those.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Jennifer Wolfe

    KCRW Berlin Coordinator

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    Kevin de León

    member of LA City Council and mayoral candidate

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