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The Legacy of Katrina and Politics in California
Flood control experts say levees in California may be worse than those in Louisiana, but--exactly a year after Katrina--flood control bills have been tied up in Sacramento. Do they still have a chance?
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenFlood control experts say levees in California may be worse than those in Louisiana, but--exactly a year after Katrina--flood control bills have been tied up in Sacramento.Do they still have a chance? If disaster strikes, what will families need to cope? Also, universal healthcare moves a step closer in California--or does it?
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3 storiesState Assembly Approves Universal Healthcare
The state Assembly has passed a bill creating a new state agency to replace the insurance industry and provide healthcare for all Californians. The Senate is expected to go along. But universal healthcare won't be a fact of life in this state any time soon. Governor Schwarzenegger doesn't like it and he's not expected to sign the bill.
Read the story5 minThe Legacy of Katrina and Politics in California
After the Gulf States suffered a major catastrophe just one year ago today, California politicians promised action to prevent anything similar from happening here.
Read the story8 minCan Southern California Learn from Katrina?
The anniversary of somebody else's catastrophe is a good time to review the prospects of a catastrophe here at home. Geologists say it's only a question of when, not if, a massive earthquake will strike the Southland. Kimberly Shoaf is Assistant Director of the UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters .
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