by Rick Patelunas. Now that both House and Senate have passed bills vastly changing America’s tax system, slashing taxes for corporations and the wealthy with a pittance to low and middle-income taxpayers, lawmakers must now get together in conference committee to iron out the differences between their differing tax bills. Republicans contend the differences are not…

Welcome to a new weekly feature, To the Point, our new blog. With so many important developments taking place that impact our lives and our future, we’ll use this space to comment and offer perspective from the Democratic point of view. Check in regularly and bookmark it to stay up-to-date – and let us know what you…

by Nancy Anderson. The marketplace enrollment period for health insurance started on November 1 and ends on December 15. The Trump administration slashed the sign-up period in half and cut the advertising budget to the bone, so HCDP is working to get the word out to South Carolinians. Who should enroll? Anyone who does not have health insurance…

By Rick Comfort. You get what you pay for. An honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work. Those are pretty simple sayings to understand, straightforward and to the point. Whatever we all do in life, “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” We all either have to barter or pay for everything we get.…

We’re all wondering exactly what Trump’s and the Republican “tax reform” bill will look like when it is finally presented on Wednesday, November 1. We’ll have lots of questions, and careful consideration of the bill will be important to all Americans and every citizen of South Carolina, no matter what the party affiliation. It’s up to…

submitted by Joan Sloane. Medicare recipients, did you know? The Affordable Care Act has also been benefiting you! The Affordable Care Act, in addition to helping millions of Americans, has also provided Medicare recipients with many no-cost preventive benefits. Certain services may now be completely covered for Medicare beneficiaries; this includes, but isn't limited to: **Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings **…