by Thomas Mills | May 8, 2017 | Editor's Blog, National Politics |
The center held in France yesterday. Centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron soundly defeated far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Most of Europe and many in the United States breathed a sigh of relief. Donald Trump and his nationalist friends were notably...
by Thomas Mills | May 5, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Obamacare |
Yesterday, the Republican House voted to bring back pre-existing conditions and take health coverage away from about 24 million people. According to the Congressional Budget office, premiums for older and poorer people could increase by as much as 750%. The bill...
by Thomas Mills | May 4, 2017 | Editor's Blog, National Politics, Obamacare |
Back in 1996, my brother was diagnosed with Wilson’s Disease, a rare genetic disorder that prevents his body from processing copper, an essential element found in foods like greens, whole grains, beans, nuts and shell fish. The symptoms of the disease are similar to...
by Thomas Mills | May 3, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Obamacare |
Yesterday, US Rep. Robert Pittenger uttered the “Let them eat cake” statement of the Obamacare debate. The current bill floating through the House of Representatives allows states to waive requirements that insurers cover pre-existing conditions. In response,...
by Thomas Mills | May 2, 2017 | Editor's Blog |
Back in 2005, I went to work for a woman running as an independent for the House of Delegates in Virginia. She had been a lifelong Republican and had a wall of fame in her house with photos of her and every major Republican figure since Richard Nixon. She was running...
