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    Democrats Defect and Support GOP Bill on Obamacare

    Thirty-nine House Democrats bucked party leaders today and voted along with Republicans to change the Affordable Care Act. The bill would allow individuals to buy insurance policies that don't meet Obamacare standards, and it faces a Presidential veto. David Lightman reports on Congress for the McClathcy Newspapers .

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

    Thirty-nine House Democrats bucked party leaders today and voted along with Republicans to change the Affordable Care Act. The bill would allow individuals to buy insurance policies that don't meet Obamacare standards, and it faces a Presidential veto. David Lightman reports on Congress for the McClathcy Newspapers.

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    2. 7:55Is Ethanol Doing More Harm than Good?
    3. 42:40China Revises Its One-Child Policy in New Reforms
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      David Lightman

      McClatchy Newspapers

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    How Green Is Ethanol?
    1. 0:00Democrats Defect and Support GOP Bill on ObamacareYou’re reading this
    2. 7:55Is Ethanol Doing More Harm than Good?
    3. 42:40China Revises Its One-Child Policy in New Reforms
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