Politics

America Without a Middle Class

December 3, 2009
America Without a Middle Class

Great Article and a possibility that everyone should be concerned about. If we continue down the road that we are on, I agree that there exist a real possibility of the disappearance of the middle class in this country. The possibility makes me think of some of the other economies that see around the...

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Families forced to drop insurance without COBRA subsidies

December 3, 2009
Families forced to drop insurance without COBRA subsidies

Many families may soon lose their health insurance as the subsidy provided by the stimulus bill expires. Workers can continue to receive coverage from their former employer’s insurance plan under a law known as COBRA – Consolidate Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. However, the employee must pay the entire cost of the plan which can...

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Afghanistan objectives to be clarified

December 1, 2009
Afghanistan objectives to be clarified

It has been over 2 months since President Obama began looking into the war strategy in Afghanistan.  Understandably, he wants to get it right.  However, while he was busy second guessing his commanders on the ground, over 77 additional US soldiers have died in the conflict. The President has scheduled a prime-time address to...

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Debate moves to the floor amid Democratic dissension

November 30, 2009

In less than an hour, the U.S. Senate opens debate on a broad health care overhaul. Senators are seeking an elusive compromise on thorny issues like a government-run public insurance plan, abortion coverage and holding down costs. Debate is expected to last at least 3 weeks. Moderate Senate Democrats who recently voted to begin...

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