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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Including the Undocumented in the Healthcare Debate

    Republicans and some conservative Democrats say the inclusion of undocumented immigrants in a government-supported healthcare plan would reward illegal behavior. The House bill would allow them to buy such insurance with their own money. The Senate bill currently bars them altogether.

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

    Republicans and some conservative Democrats say the inclusion of undocumented immigrants in a government-supported healthcare plan would reward illegal behavior. The House bill would allow them to buy such insurance with their own money. The Senate bill currently bars them altogether. Cardinal Archbishop Roger Mahony is the leader of LA's Roman Catholic Archdiocese.

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    A 'Civilian Surge' in Afghanistan; Political Warfare in Sacramento
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    A 'Civilian Surge' in Afghanistan; Political Warfare in Sacramento
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    2. 26:19Family Feud Breaks Out in Speaker's Race
    3. 44:30Including the Undocumented in the Healthcare DebateYou’re reading this
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