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California's Medical Meltdown: A Fiscal Conundrum
California has recently found itself grappling with a staggering financial crisis, previously unimagined by both its citizens and lawmakers. The state's Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, which is designed to provide healthcare to low-income individuals, now faces a projected budget deficit of $6.2 billion. The expansion of Medi-Cal to cover undocumented immigrants has sparked controversy and debate, raising questions about fiscal responsibility and the sustainability of such expansive programs.