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Monday, June 15, 2009

Scope of Budget Cuts Could Have Major Impact on Poor Families


California — Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed deep cuts to several health and welfare programs to help balance the state’s budget. That would be a double or triple whammy for some California families who rely on multiple services. Health care reporter Kelley Weiss visited one of those families to find out how the combination of cuts could affect them.

Gina Jackson’s a single-mom with four kids. Two of them are in college but two are still at home. Sammy, who’s 6 and Jasmine, 11. Jackson is rummaging through the fridge in her San Jose area home.

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