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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Right-to-Die Clears State Senate

    The State Senate has passed a measure much like a law in Oregon. It would allow people expected to die in six months or less to hasten the process with prescriptions ordered by doctors. The California Medical Association is the first group of its kind in the nation to drop its opposition. We hear from legislators on both sides.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 9, 2015 • 27m Listen

    The State Senate has passed a measure much like a law in Oregon. It would allow people expected to die in six months or less to hasten the process with prescriptions ordered by doctors. The California Medical Association is the first group of its kind in the nation to drop its opposition. We hear from legislators on both sides.

    Also, LA's Police Commission is about to rule on the Ezell Ford shooting. Plus, something you can't get in China that's available in West Hollywood: same sex marriage.

    Photo: Senate Majority leader Bill Monning is the author of the End of Life Option Act

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Paul von Zielbauer

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