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Daily Report: Health and Welfare, Money and Politics

Hospital chain, union that scrutinized it are both political donors

October 15, 2010, 1:23 AM
The Southern California hospital chain under investigation for suspected Medicare fraud – and the labor union that blew the whistle – have both made significant political donations to officials with roles, present or prospective, in the probe. As disclosed Tuesday by California... + read more
SEIU leaders, including Andy Stern, right
Daily Report: Health and Welfare, Money and Politics

Labor conflict comes at bad time for California Democratic Party

September 13, 2010, 12:05 AM
Just when the Democratic Party in California needs all the help it can get to win its upcoming election battles, a significant part of its base is divided and weakened by internal conflicts and a sickly economy.  California has more unionized workers than any other state, and a higher... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Health groups oppose bill targeting dangerous caregivers

April 19, 2010, 12:05 AM
The state’s powerful nurses union and several other health professional groups are gearing up to oppose a set of reforms that would make it harder for addicted or incompetent health professionals to work for years before seeing a license pulled. Flickr photo by ulrichkarljoho The... + read more
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