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Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem
Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom expanding Medi-Cal to record levels, community hospitals across California have been closing pediatric inpatient units, according to a new report from Defend Forgotten America. Since Newsom took office, total Medi-Cal spending has roughly doubled and is now approaching $20...
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What happenedThe California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.
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Left / center-leftNewsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem
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Right / center-rightNewsom Expanded Medi-Cal While California Kids Lost Local Pediatric Beds, Report Reveals
Newsom Expanded Medi-Cal While California Kids Lost Local Pediatric Beds, Report Reveals
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Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom expanding Medi-Cal to record levels, community hospitals across California have been closing pediatric inpatient units, according to a new report from Defend Forgo...
Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem
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The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.
