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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is California Ready for National Healthcare Reform?

    The idea of the federal government providing an alternative to health insurance has been adamantly opposed by Republicans and so-called "Blue Dog" Democrats. One proposed way out is to allow the states to provide "public options" of their own. So what about California?  How does this state regulate health insurance now?

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

    The idea of the federal government providing an alternative to health insurance has been adamantly opposed by Republicans and so-called "Blue Dog" Democrats. One proposed way out is to allow the states to provide "public options" of their own. So what about California? How does this state regulate health insurance now?

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    Big Change in Hollywood; Another Showdown in Sacramento
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Los Angeles Times

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    3 of 3
    Big Change in Hollywood; Another Showdown in Sacramento
    1. 0:00Hollywood Meets the Internet and Economic Reality
    2. 28:20Schwarzenegger Threatens Veto over Water Deal
    3. 39:26Is California Ready for National Healthcare Reform?You’re reading this
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