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Healthcare Reform and California; LAUSD Ends Inter-district Transfers
Healthcare reform was an uphill battle for the President and Democrats in the Congress. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, will Republicans be the real winners or will the bill turn out to be a lot more popular than expected? With California to be more affected than most other states, we also hear about the architect of Democratic victory who's also the target of Republican attacks, Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco. Plus, the LAUSD ends inter-district transfers.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenHealthcare reform was an uphill battle for the President and Democrats in the Congress. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, will Republicans be the real winners, or will the bill turn out to be a lot more popular than expected? With likely to feel healthcare reform more than most other states, and Nancy Pelosi has emerged as a principal architect. We hear more on the Speaker from San Francisco and her impact. Plus, the LAUSD says kids going to schools in other districts will have to come back.
Banner image: Surrounded by Democratic House members, (L-R) House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), George Miller (D-CA), Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and John Dingell (D-MI) applaud as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) stands up after she signed the Senate Health Reform bill March 22, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images
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3 storiesHealthcare Reform: Will a Milestone Turn Into a Millstone?
Two months ago, healthcare reform seemed all but dead, and there was talk that, despite Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress, President Obama might be unable to govern. Late last night, he proclaimed that his party had overcome partisanship, special interests, cynicism and fear in passing the healthcare overhaul .
Read the story27 minHow Will Healthcare Reform Impact California?
As we reported last week on this program, 8 million Californians – 25% of the population -- are without health insurance, which means that California is likely to be impacted more than other states by healthcare reform. Crucial to pushing through a thorough reform package is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California.
Read the story12 minParents in Uproar as LAUSD Ends Inter-district Transfers
Some 12,200 students who live within the boundaries of the Los Angeles Unified School District have chosen to attend other public schools outside. Not any more. Unless they’re in senior status -- 5th, 8th or 12th grades -- or their parents work outside the District, they’ll have to come back to the LAUSD.
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