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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Proposition 88 and the 'Orphan Initiatives'

    Proposition 88 on next month's ballot was financed by Netflix founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist John Doerr--to the tune of almost $7 million.   Now, they're saying, "Never mind."   The LA Times says Prop 88 is now what political insiders call an " orphan initiative ."

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

    Proposition 88 on next month's ballot was financed by Netflix founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist John Doerr--to the tune of almost $7 million.Now, they're saying, "Never mind."The LA Times says Prop 88 is now what political insiders call an "orphan initiative."

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