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    CBO Report Says Obamacare Will Reduce Workforce by 2.3 Million

    The Congressional Budget Office originally reported that the Affordable Care Act would reduce the workforce by 800,000 people. Now it's increased the number to 2.3 million, giving Republicans a new argument for the mid-term elections and leaving Democrats on the defensive.

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

    The Congressional Budget Office originally reported that the Affordable Care Act would reduce the workforce by 800,000 people. Now it's increased the number to 2.3 million, giving Republicans a new argument for the mid-term elections and leaving Democrats on the defensive. Dana Milbank, political columnist for the Washington Post, writes "Live by the CBO, Die by the CBO."

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Kareem Maddox

      Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern

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      Dana Milbank

      Washington Post

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