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Proposition 87: Can California Tax Its Way to Clean Energy?
One of the propositions you're beginning to see TV commercials for and against is Proposition 87. With six weeks to go before the November elections, the pros and cons have already raised more than $80 million. Plus, at a $17 million-fix, what will happen to King/Drew Medical Center after the feds pull its funding?
By Karen Radziner • • 30m ListenOne of the propositions you're beginning to see TV commercials for and against is Proposition 87. With six weeks to go before the November elections, the pros and cons have already raised more than $80 million. Plus, at a $17 million-fix, what will happen to King/Drew Medical Center after the feds pull its funding?
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2 storiesKing/Drew Fails Test
Federal officials say it's all over for King/Drew Medical Center , the hospital created by LA County after the Watts Riots of 1965. Now, three years after a series of patient deaths, the County has spent $17 million to make things right. But last week, King/Drew failed the last in a multitude of inspections.
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There will be 13 propositions on California's next ballot , plus local measures and countless races for federal, state and local offices. One of the propositions you're beginning to see TV commercials for and against is Proposition 87 .
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