Newsom Wants To Extend San Francisco’s Universal Health Care For Undocumented Immigrants To Rest Of State
"San Francisco is the only universal healthcare plan for all undocumented residents in America. Very proud of that,” gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom said of his efforts while mayor of San Francisco. “And we proved it can be done without bankrupting the city.”
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California Gov Candidate Backs Universal Healthcare For Undocumented Immigrants
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who is running for governor, said in an interview released Tuesday that he would like to see the state pay for universal healthcare for all illegal immigrants. “I did universal healthcare when I was mayor — fully implemented, regardless of pre-existing condition, ability to pay, and regardless of your immigration status,” Newsom told the podcast Pod Save America, referencing his stint as San Francisco's mayor. “I’d like to see that extended to the rest of the state. (Keller, 8/28)