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    Which Way, L.A.?

    States Still Divided on Obamacare

    "Obamacare," the Affordable Care Act , is the biggest expansion of America's social safety net since 1965.  It still faces challenges, but the President's re-election means that repeal is less likely than ever. Meantime, the first of many deadlines for implementation comes the day after tomorrow.

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

    "Obamacare," the Affordable Care Act, is the biggest expansion of America's social safety net since 1965. It still faces challenges, but the President's re-election means that repeal is less likely than ever. Meantime, the first of many deadlines for implementation comes the day after tomorrow. That's when states have to decide if they'll create so-called "exchanges," new marketplaces where uninsured Americans can buy subsidized coverage. How deeply rooted is the continued opposition? What are the prospects for affordable coverage for 30 million uninsured Americans?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      KCRW

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Noam Levey

      Los Angeles Times

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      American Enterprise Institute

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      Yale University

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    California Launches Cap and Trade Program with First Auction
    1. 0:00California Launches Cap and Trade Program with First Auction
    2. 19:32Tesla, California's Own, is Motor Trend's 'Car of the Year'
    3. 26:53States Still Divided on ObamacareYou’re reading this
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