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Dec 4, 2013
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California GOP hosts 'fake' Obamacare site
As if people weren't confused enough about health care, Republicans here in California aren't making things any easier. State assembly members have been sending their constituents to the website, CoveringHeathCareCA.com.
Screenshot of the website CoveringHealthcareca.com, created by California's GOP assembly.
Screenshot of the website CoveringHealthcareca.com, created by California's GOP assembly.
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As if people weren't confused enough about health care, Republicans here in California aren't making things any easier. State assembly members have been sending their constituents to the website, CoveringHeathCareCA.com.

As if people weren't confused enough about health care, Republicans here in California aren't making things any easier. State assembly members have been sending their constituents to the website, CoveringHeathCareCA.com.

It's an official looking site, with a picture of a stethoscope draped over a computer keyboard and a banner that reads, "helping you Navigate Federal Health Care Changes." 

But look a bit closer, and you'll find language like this:



"Seniors on Medicare may not see changes immediately to their benefits or coverage. Down the line, however, the erosion and accessibility of care may become a problem."

For more on this controversial site, we're joined by republican strategist John Feehery.