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California Affirmative Action

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that local governments and public universities are re-examining their minority outreach programs in light of a ruling by the California Supreme Court. The court ruled a San Jose ordinance requiring bids on city projects to include those from firms owned by women and minorities violated state law.

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