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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Next Year's Major Battle Is shaping up in Sacramento

    What costs billions of dollars a year and has something for everybody to hate? Almost any plan for reforming healthcare in California. Governor Schwarzenegger and the Democrats, doctors and hospitals, consumer groups and insurance companies are just some of the players with different ideas about healthcare reform.

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

    What costs billions of dollars a year and has something for everybody to hate? Almost any plan for reforming healthcare in California. Governor Schwarzenegger and the Democrats, doctors and hospitals, consumer groups and insurance companies are just some of the players with different ideas about healthcare reform. The first salvo in next year's political shooting match comes from Senate Democrats led by President Pro Tem Don Perata. His plan would mandate that companies cover their employees, and those that did not would have to contribute--along with their workers--to a fund administered by a state agency. Assembly Democrats will be next and Governor Schwarzenegger has plans to make good on a campaign promise. We learn what's proposed and what might be possible.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Vanessa Romo

      LA School Report

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      Anthony Wright

      Health Access California

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      Michael Shaw

      Assistant State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Healthcare Debate Moves into Full Swing
    1. 1:14Hotel Fires Workers before Living-Wage Law Takes Effect
    2. 7:23Next Year's Major Battle Is shaping up in SacramentoYou’re reading this
    3. 19:53Chandler Family in Talks to Bid on Tribune Company
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