Hospitals say first bond wasn't enough
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 10:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Voters approved $750 million in 2004, but the 13 institutions are asking for $980 million more. A foe calls it 'an abuse of the initiative process,' but backers say children must be the priority. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has an ambitious vision for its new building: ceilings decorated with happy images, playrooms on each floor, beds for parents to stay overnight in rooms with their ailing kids.