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California considers expanding unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants, potentially incurring a $270.7 million setup cost and an estimated $2 billion annual expense. The bill, supported by immigrant workers, aims to address historical exclusion but faces challenges due to the state's budget deficit and the governor's potential veto.
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