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Healthcare Reform in Washington; Education in California
King hospital gets new life, but the state's latest $21 billion shortfall poses another threat to education. We hear what it could mean for LA Unified and what's being done to qualify for the President's Race-to-the Top money. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Democrats want their healthcare reform bill on the Senate floor before next week's Thanksgiving vacation. Republicans will do all they can to prevent that from happening.
By Warren Olney • • 54m ListenWith a new deficit of $21 billion, California needs federal money for schools more than ever. LA Unified is battling with the teachers' union again over possible layoffs. Also, the University of California Regents agree to help re-open the Martin Luther King hospital. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Democrats want their healthcare reform bill on the Senate floor before next week's Thanksgiving vacation. Republicans will do all they can to prevent that from happening. We hear how the bill compares to the House version and look at its chances.
Banner image: Campus police grab University of California Los Angeles students and supporters harassing people leaving the UC Board of Regents meeting where members voted to approve a 32 percent tuition hike next year. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images
In this episode
3 storiesWill Healthcare Reform Get to the Senate Floor?
After many delays, Senate leader Harry Reid finally unveiled his version of healthcare reform last night in Washington. He called the legislation a "tremendous step forward…(b)ecause it saves lives, saves money and protects Medicare -- makes Medicare stronger."
Read the story28 minNew Lease on Life for MLK Hospital
The full board of UC Regents increased student fees by 32 percent today, despite protesters who took over a building at UCLA. Meantime, the Regents also agreed to partner with Los Angeles County to fully re-open the Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital in South Los Angeles. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is spearheading the effort.
Read the story5 minIs California Going the Wrong Way in the 'Race to the Top?'
The Los Angeles Unified School District is facing a deficit of $500 billion, and it has told unions to choose between furloughs and layoffs . Federal stimulus money is all used up, but the Obama Administration has instituted what it calls the Race to the Top , which could mean more from Washington.
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