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Senate Takes Up Healthcare Reform; LA Gets Hit by Dubai
Dubai’s financial crisis hits Los Angeles, Black Friday and the retail economy, and Tiger Woods’ injuries keep him away from Thousand Oaks. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform has finally made it to the Senate floor, and there’s a chance that both houses might pass their different versions by the end of this year.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenFew Southern Californians may be able to locate the Emirate of Dubai, but its financial problems will have an impact here. Also, Black Friday and the retail economy, and Tiger Woods pulls out of his tournament in Thousand Oaks. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, healthcare reform has finally made it to the Senate floor, and there's a chance that both houses might pass their different versions by the end of this year. As Senate debate gets underway we look at what's at stake for America's families.
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4 storiesAnother Landmark for Healthcare Reform
The hour has arrived for debate on healthcare reform to begin in the US Senate. No Republican voted to bring the bill to the floor, and Majority Leader Harry Reid needed every Democrat and both Independents, including some who said they would not support the bill itself in its present form.
Read the story28 minAre People Spending in Los Angeles?
What about Black Friday and the retail economy? Jack Kyser is founding economist at the Kyser Center for Economic Research at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
Read the story5 minLos Angeles Gets Hit by Dubai
Few Southern Californians may be able to locate the Emirate of Dubai , but its financial problems may have an impact far beyond the Middle East. While Dubai’s financial problems came out of the blue for most people, they might be felt in Hollywood and by some Los Angeles architects and engineers.
Read the story15 minTiger Woods Pulls Out of His Own Tournament
The world's most recognized athlete won't be at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks this week after all. Tiger Woods says he's sorry to miss what he's certain will be “an outstanding event.”
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