Category: National

AMERIGROUP CEO: “Let’s fix healthcare”

Last week, the CEO of Virginia Beach-based AMERIGROUP had an op-ed printed in the Virginian Pilot. Jeffrey L. McWaters' company brings health care services to about 1.5 million low-income Americans enrolled in publicly funded programs such as Medicaid, so his take on the issue of health care for the estimated 45 million uninsured is an … Continue reading AMERIGROUP CEO: “Let’s fix healthcare” →

Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him!

Following up on Monday night's debate in which questions were submitted via YouTube videos, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has launched a new feature on his site: Ask Bill. From America for Richardson: I wish I could get to every living room in this country, shake every voter's hand, and talk about the issues that … Continue reading Got a question for Bill Richardson? Just ask him! →

One debate question

Here's one question from the CNN/YouTube debate. Somehow, the question never really got answered. From the debate transcript, here are the answers: EDWARDS: I think Reverend Longcrier asks a very important question, which is whether fundamentally -- whether it's right for any of our faith beliefs to be imposed on the American people when we're … Continue reading One debate question →

Debate winners and losers

I thought it was my imagination that Barack Obama got more face time than anyone in the debate but I guess not. Thanks to Chris Dodd's campaign, we have the Talk Clock. Even though Obama got more time, I think Hillary Clinton won another debate. Richardson did the best that I've seen him. He was … Continue reading Debate winners and losers →

Rules for enjoying politics

Bob Gibson has listed twenty rules for "the enjoyment of politics." I've listed them below the fold but the whole article is a good read. h/t Waldo No. 1: Look for the good in people. There’s usually something you can find. No. 2: Killing with kindness is much more effective than killing with invective. No. … Continue reading Rules for enjoying politics →

Debate watch

The latest in the Democratic debate series takes center stage tonight at the Citadel in South Carolina. The event will be broadcast live on CNN at 7pm. According to this story, what we'll see tonight is a lineup that puts the top tier candidates in the middle while the lesser candidates are placed on the … Continue reading Debate watch →

Minimum wage increase coming Tuesday

For the first time since 1997, the federal minimum wage will increase, from $5.15 per hour to $5.85. According to The Virginian Pilot, that increase will affect about 51,000 Virginians. Increasing the minimum wage was one of the things promised by the Democrats in Congress. While the full impact of the increase won't be felt … Continue reading Minimum wage increase coming Tuesday →

A $750,000 mortgage – and no house

Take a look at this video featuring David Walker, the comptroller general of the US. It's worth 11 1/2 minutes of your time. If you have trouble viewing it, you can read about it here. And visit the GAO's website, which includes the schedule for the Fiscal Wake-up Tour along with a pdfs of the … Continue reading A $750,000 mortgage – and no house →

Get your debate questions in NOW

The CNN/YouTube debate of Democratic presidential candidates will be held at 7pm on Monday evening. There's still time to submit your question via YouTube. The deadline is Sunday. You can see the questions already submitted here. The debate will be held at the Citadel and will be broadcast on CNN. I happen to know two … Continue reading Get your debate questions in NOW →