Once upon a time, there was a group of folks who believed that “greed is good,” and Wall Street brokers made fortunes off the backs of everyday people. Now, in a twisted evolution, the mantra of the MAGA-dominated GOP has become “government greed is good.” But for their agenda to work, the working poor must…
Author’s Note: This article’s introduction previously appeared in The Journal of Loss and Trauma on March 18, 2023 in the article “Remembering Mother: Reconstituting Voice and Identity through Narrative with Alzheimer’s Patients” and appears here with the permission of the author, Deborah Cunningham Breede.
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It’s no surprise, then, that polled voters rank healthcare high up on their list of concerns. The presidential candidates addressed some of the issues in their recent debate.
Republicans in Congress, including Senator Tim Scott, are pushing a budget plan that would make trillions of dollars in cuts to essential programs.
As the GOP remains “intentionally vague” about where these cuts would come from, evidence from past statements, proposals, and previous budget plans provide a preview: Virtually every Republican budget or fiscal plan over the last decade has included repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…
By Don Kohn.
When Democrats officially take control of the U.S. House of Representatives in January, a major focus will be on improving healthcare for all Americans – exactly the opposite of what would have been the case had Republicans retained control of both chambers of Congress in the November 6 election.
Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-MA) has…
By Julia Parker.
Healthcare policy experts sounded the alarm about the impact of the Republicans’ proposed healthcare reform on South Carolina and, in particular, Horry County at a forum held on Saturday, June 24.
The Senate could approve their bill this week. It then goes back to the House, where a joint committee to reconcile subtle differences…