Government
How the Repeal of Affordable Care Act Would Affect Asthma, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Health Coverage
The Center for American Progress, has created a state-by-state map of the states that would lose health provisions if the Affordable Care Act was repealed; their article,Health Reform Helps Millions with Chronic Conditions by Sonia Sekhar follows: Heal… more »
"Horrible Things Happen;"Beneath the Surface of the BP Spill: What's Happening Now, What's Needed Next
It seems that the human inability to grasp and execute the complex steps of a deepwater drilling procedure led to the tragic outcome. A separate discussion is warranted of an almost universal lack of preparedness by the industry and government to deal with the aftermath of this blowout. more »
Bernanke Addresses Whether We Can We Sustain Moderate Growth
The number of persons expected to be working and paying taxes into various programs is rising more slowly than the number of persons projected to receive benefits. Notably, this year about 5 individuals are between the ages of 20 and 64 for each person aged 65 or older. By the time most of the baby boomers have retired in 2030, this ratio is projected to have declined to around 3. more »
Love Me, Love My Vote
It's an election year, and my popularity is at a all-time high! Not that I'm running for office myself, but if I were, it's nice to know that I recently acquired a lot of friends in high places whom I've never actually met. Nevertheless, many of them have really been putting themselves out lately to win my approval, and I must say I'm extremely flattered, even though there are times when I might characterize their efforts as "overkill." more »
