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The Affordable Care Act puts consumers back in charge of their health care. Under the law, a new “Patient’s Bill of Rights” gives the American people the stability and flexibility they need to make informed choices about their health.
Today, President Obama delivered the commencement address to the 2013 graduates of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
The First Lady, Michelle Obama, delivers the commencement address to graduates of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet High School for Health Sciences and Engineering at Historic Pearl High in Nashville, Tennessee on May 18, 2013.
According to Heritage Action’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Needham, the best course of action for the Republicans is to close ranks and discredit the president.
First Lady Michelle Obama received a rock star’s welcome Friday afternoon when she took the podium at Bowie State’s Commencement Ceremony. Speaking to about 600 graduates, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke of the importance of a good education and their responsibility after graduation.
Nearly 50 million seniors and Americans with disabilities depend on Medicare every day. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) makes Medicare stronger and extends the life of the Medicare Trust Fund by eight years.
Insurers are now required to cover a number of recommended preventive services, such as cancer, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, without additional cost sharing such as copays or deductibles.
When politicians want to turn scandals into metaphors, actual details of wrongdoing or incompetence no longer matter. In fact, the details of the troubles swirling around the White House this week are bluntly contradicting Republicans who want to combine them into a seamless narrative of tyrannical government on the rampage.
Yesterday, CNN was first to publish what looked like a very different account of what happened with the talking points, stamped at the same time, same date, same White House adviser quoted as the author but what they quoted looked to be different from what ABC published.
The media should refer to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically, 28 C.F.R. § 50.10 – Policy with regard to the issuance of subpoenas to members of the news media, subpoenas for telephone toll records of members of the news media, and the interrogation, indictment, or arrest of, members of the news media.
The Justice Department’s Deputy Attorney General James Cole defended his decision to subpoena phone records from the news agency over leaks of information about a CIA operation in Yemen.
Attorney General Eric Holder remarks on the AP scandal, as well as the targeting by the IRS on conservative groups.
The White House first briefed the House leadership on the talking point revisions on March 19. The briefing was given to the House Intelligence Committee but the White House also invited Speaker Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to attend or to send a senior staff member.
Kirk McDonald, President of PubMatic, discusses the need for American college students to understand coding and how that will affect their eventual job search. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Market Makers.”
Over the first seven months of the fiscal year, the US budget deficit was $487.6 billion, 32 percent smaller than the October-April 2012 period.
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare): Preventive Care
Insurers are now required to cover a number of recommended preventive services, such as cancer, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, without additional cost sharing such as copays or deductibles.
When politicians want to turn scandals into metaphors, actual details of wrongdoing or incompetence no longer matter. In fact, the details of the troubles swirling around the White House this week are bluntly contradicting Republicans who want to combine them into a seamless narrative of tyrannical government on the rampage.
Center for Food Safety Lists ‘Food Industry Front Groups’
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) Tuesday put out a list of what it called “food industry front groups” that it charged with being guilty of deceptive practices and have long served as an industry tool to delude and deceive the public, and to avoid much-needed government regulation.
White House E-Mails Debunk ABC’s Misreporting (Video)
Yesterday, CNN was first to publish what looked like a very different account of what happened with the talking points, stamped at the same time, same date, same White House adviser quoted as the author but what they quoted looked to be different from what ABC published.
Media’s Outrage Of Grand Jury’s Subpoena Of AP Records
The media should refer to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically, 28 C.F.R. § 50.10 – Policy with regard to the issuance of subpoenas to members of the news media, subpoenas for telephone toll records of members of the news media, and the interrogation, indictment, or arrest of, members of the news media.
Afghan Parliament Stop The Debate On Elimination Of Violence Against Women Bill
The Afghan parliament on Saturday cut short a debate on a bill to protect women from violence after complaints from some traditionalist Members of Parliament (MPs) that it was against Islamic teaching.
Costa Breaks Through £1bn Sales Mark As Tax Anger Leaves Starbucks Suffering
Costa Coffee, Britain’s fast expanding espresso bar chain, plans to double its sales to £2bn within five years, underlining its determination to compete on a global stage with arch rival Starbucks.
BP Makes Record Profit As Its Safety Record Comes Under Spotlight Again
BP made a record pre-tax profit in the first quarter of double its $9bn for the same period in 2012, the company announced on Tuesday, as a Norwegian regulator rebuked the company for a 2012 oil spill in the North Sea.
Austerity Blamed As Unemployment Soars In Spain And France
Unemployment has soared to records in both France and Spain as the impact of government spending cuts and a collapse in consumer confidence forced employers to shed thousands of workers.
US Says Syria May Have Used Sarin Gas In Chemical Weapons
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, during a diplomatic visit Thursday to the United Arab Emirates, said it was probable the Syrian regime forces had used chemical weapons on a small scale.
Cable Companies At End Of The Road: Bibb
The changing landscape for the television industry and what that may mean for cable television providers.
McDonald To Grads: I’m Not Going To Hire You
Kirk McDonald, President of PubMatic, discusses the need for American college students to understand coding and how that will affect their eventual job search. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Market Makers.”
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide
Chrysler Group LLC will recall approximately 469,000 older-model SUVs worldwide to perform a software update.
Echegaray Called To Testify In Ralph Lauren Bribery Case
The head of the AFIP tax bureau Ricardo Echegaray has been summoned to testify as a witness in the Ralph Lauren scandal, involving the alleged payment of bribes to custom’s agents and government officials, information provided by the firm’s board in the US.
The Employment Situation In April 2013
Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that private sector businesses added 176,000 jobs last month. Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 165,000 jobs in April.
Why Has The Media Ignored Rep. Issa’s Alleged Criminal Past
Media Matters ran an article on Rep. Darrell Issa called, “Media Ignore Rep. Issa’s Alleged Criminal Past” dated January 11, 2011, and to-date, the media hasn’t investigated Rep. Darrell Issa’s arrest record, why?
The Real Scandal Is The State Of Our Corporate News Media
The media have disgraced themselves over the last few days. What’s really been going on with all of this scandal-fest is a conflation of right wing media, leftist extremists and the village idiots in Washington D.C.
When politicians want to turn scandals into metaphors, actual details of wrongdoing or incompetence no longer matter. In fact, the details of the troubles swirling around the White House this week are bluntly contradicting Republicans who want to combine them into a seamless narrative of tyrannical government on the rampage.
The Daily Show: Bill O’Reilly Gets Mean (Video)
O’Reilly called out Jon Stewart, the Comedy Central host, for citing a University of Maryland study that found during George W. Bush’s presidency, U.S. diplomatic targets were attacked more than 50 times, resulted in 13 American deaths. Only three cases were brought before Congressional hearings.
The Last Word – Chilling Details Of What Happened In Benghazi
State Department officials describe in chilling and gripping detail the confusion and fear in Libya the night the American consulate in Benghazi was attacked and the U.S. Ambassador and three others were killed.
Cable Companies At End Of The Road: Bibb
The changing landscape for the television industry and what that may mean for cable television providers.
McDonald To Grads: I’m Not Going To Hire You
Kirk McDonald, President of PubMatic, discusses the need for American college students to understand coding and how that will affect their eventual job search. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Market Makers.”
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide
Chrysler Group LLC will recall approximately 469,000 older-model SUVs worldwide to perform a software update.
Echegaray Called To Testify In Ralph Lauren Bribery Case
The head of the AFIP tax bureau Ricardo Echegaray has been summoned to testify as a witness in the Ralph Lauren scandal, involving the alleged payment of bribes to custom’s agents and government officials, information provided by the firm’s board in the US.