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Maria Orduño comforts son Alfredo Ruiz, 31. He became eligible for whatever it takes services under Proposition 63, the voter-approved surtax on incomes above $1million. She had previously sought help for him from various shelters and clinics while his illness spiraled out of control.

'They saved our lives'

( Robert Gauthier / LAT / June 1, 2007 )

Maria Orduño comforts son Alfredo Ruiz, 31. He became eligible for whatever it takes services under Proposition 63, the voter-approved surtax on incomes above $1million. She had previously sought help for him from various shelters and clinics while his illness spiraled out of control.

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