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    Which Way, L.A.?

    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.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 1, 2009 • 1h 0m Listen

    Few 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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