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A 'Civilian Surge' in Afghanistan; Political Warfare in Sacramento
Sacramento politics and shades of Willie Brown, Plus, why does the leader of LA's Roman Catholics call the Senate's healthcare reform bill "immoral?" On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the President's escalation of force in Afghanistan will have a civilian component, although he's left it to others to explain the details.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe next Speaker of the State Assembly will be a Latino from Los Angeles, but there's a major fight to determine which one. Republicans are talking about "the ghost of Willie Brown." Also, Cardinal Roger Mahony makes the case for illegal immigrants to buy government-sponsored health insurance. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, he President's escalation of force in Afghanistan will have a civilian component—although he's left it to others to explain the details. We'll hear about the hopes for success and the risks of failure.
Banner image: Assemblymen John Pérez (L) and Kevin de León (R)
