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California's new governor is also asking the federal government to allow a move to a single-payer system.

A proposal by Mayor Bill de Blasio would guarantee two weeks paid vacation or personal time to every employee at a private company.

By trying to pay off as much of the unfunded pension liabilities up front, the state could collectively save about $14.6 billion over 30 years.

The case is one of many put on hold during the government shutdown as the federal courts prepare to run out of contingency funds on Jan. 18.

With the website down, employers hungry for labor have no way to weed out undocumented workers.

Democratic lawmakers in Washington state are proposing legislation to provide state residents a public health insurance option.