Thursday, December 1, 2016

Feds Appeal Court Ruling That Blocked Labor Dept. Overtime Rule

How The 21st Century Cures Act Should Support Public Health

Forbes-8 hours ago
So you might ask how I support the 21st Century Cures Act, when I fear for loss of “the basics.” I'm reminded of a conversation from when I was in medical ...
House Overwhelmingly Approves 21st Century Cures Act
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News-8 hours ago
New Healthcare Law Is A Win For Lobbyists And Drug Companies
Featured-International Business Times-7 hours ago

According to NPR, some 1,445 lobbyists from 400 organizations worked to sway lawmakers on this bill. Over 1,300 were from groups in favor of the bill, including deep-pocketed pharmaceutical companies in favor of the expedited approval process.

Can Paul Ryan actually privatize Medicare?

Politico-Nov 27, 2016
Even with the threat of a filibuster by Democrats in the Senate, GOP leaders could ... —without losing the support of ever-cautious lawmakers or Trump. ... He promised a budget that balanced in 10 years and repealed Obamacare. ... They would never become law, so the Ryan budget was simply a political ...