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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Tough Vaccine Bill Advances in Sacramento

    A State Senate bill would force parents opposed to mandatory vaccinations to home-school their children. Opponents have compared its author to Hitler, threatened physical violence, and packed a hearing room for the second time in a week. We hear how amendments were passed under tight security and without public testimony.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 23, 2015 • 28m Listen

    State Senate Bill 277 would force parents who oppose mandatory vaccinations to home-school their children. Opponents have compared its author to Hitler, threatened physical violence, and packed a State Capitol hearing room today for the second time in a week. We hear how amendments were passed — under tight security and without public testimony.

    Also, life in Southern California's refugee camps — after the fall of Saigon.

    Photo: Tim Wilson

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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