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Does Obamacare Have a Future?

Obamacare is designed for millions of uninsured Americans. Republican opposition to implementing it is unprecedented in political history — with one faction threatening a government shut-down. Others warn that's going too far.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Obamacare is designed for millions of uninsured Americans. Republican opposition to implementing it is unprecedented in political history — with one faction threatening a government shut-down. Others warn that's going too far. Even Democratic supporters are worried that starting a massive and complex new program will look like a "train wreck" to voters in next year's elections. With the October 1 "roll out" just a few weeks away, we look at some unexpected problems. Will they be offset when benefits start to flow? Are there political risks for both parties: Democrats, for giving the government too much power; Republicans, for taking their opposition too far?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Mary Agnes Carey

    Kaiser Health News

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    Noam Levey

    Los Angeles Times

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    Norman Ornstein

    American Enterprise Institute / Atlantic

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