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A Billionaire Tax Is on California's Ballot. Can It Make Up for Federal Healthcare Cuts?

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KFF Health News· Oct 16, 6:30 PMA Billionaire Tax Is on California's Ballot. Can It Make Up for Federal Healthcare Cuts?

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