So Which Is It?
Sonny says one thing — While his daddy dearest says something entirely different!
Month: June 2017
The Price
The “American Health Care Act (AHCA)” is now being negotiated amongst only Senate Republicans in some back room. When it comes out, no amendments will be allowed. Will Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) vote for its passage? What will it cost you?
What Dems Accomplished in Nevada During 2017 Session
Democrats in Carson City delivered impressive accomplishments on a wide range of issues this session – from defeating school vouchers and enacting a slew of women’s rights laws, to boosting clean energy and shining daylight on diabetes drugs. Here’s a sample of
Heller’s High (or should I say Low) Water on Healthcare
In case you haven’t heard, Senator Dean Heller supports MASSIVE cuts to Medicaid. In fact, Senator Heller has drug the proverbial tea and has expressed his support for PHASING OUT the Medicaid expansion over the next 7 years. After weeks of denying,
NRDC Lawsuit Prompts EPA to Restore Mercury Protection Rule It Illegally Withdrew
The Environmental Protection Agency today, acting in response to a lawsuit by the Natural Resources Defense Council, reinstated a rule that will protect the public from more than five tons of mercury discharges each year from dental offices across the nation. The
Confirmed: WH Social Media Director Violated the Hatch Act
It’s Official: Ana Galindo-Marrone of the US Office of Special Counsel has issued a ruling that White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino, Jr. violated the Hatch Act, when he tweeted as a White House official.
Senate Repeal Bill Would Still Eviscerate Coverage and Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
— by Thomas Huelskoetter and Emily Gee Recent reports indicate that the emerging Senate version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) may not include the House version’s provision permitting states to waive the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) community rating provision, which prevents insurers from charging sick
FORD & FRIERSON STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF EDUCATION BUDGET
The Nevada Senate approved an education budget, Senate Bill 544, that funds Nevada’s public school system without funding for private school vouchers. During consideration of the bill, Senate Republicans fled the Legislative Building and failed to vote on the K-12 education budget.