How Obamacare Went South In Mississippi

Jackson Free PressHow Obamacare Went South In MississippiJackson Free PressDemonstrators carried a large check for $8.7 billion that contained the signature of President Barack Obama to represent the amount the federal government would contribute if Mississippi loosened Medicaid eligibility requirements. Photo by Trip Burns ...

DeCA answers sales drop with 'value brand' and more

Shreveport TimesDeCA answers sales drop with 'value brand' and moreShreveport TimesThe drop was due in part to commissaries closing for six days during a government shutdown last fall. But patrons also saw the worth of their benefit debated for months after the Obama administration proposed cutting DeCA's annual appropriation of $1.4 ...

In our opinion: Daggett County shines with public

Deseret NewsIn our opinion: Daggett County shines with public-lands compromisesDeseret NewsThe initiative — a work-in-progress with county-by-county discussions and cooperations — is expected to be unveiled in final-draft form in early 2015. The initiative ... Meanwhile, Bishop says Obama administration officials are letting the processes ...

Voters trust the GOP on the budget deficit. Why?

SalonVoters trust the GOP on the budget deficit. Why?SalonThe Pew Research Center unveiled a new survey of registered voters Thursday, finding that while the GOP's brand remains tarnished, voters trust Republicans more than Democrats in several broad issue areas. One of the largest GOP advantages ... After ...

Biden touts new Detroit buses, M

The Detroit NewsBiden touts new Detroit buses, M-1The Detroit NewsIn December, the Federal Transit Administration approved $41.6 million to overhaul 60 buses, improve facilities and acquire security equipment. The Transportation ... But here's the deal: They are about to put a car on the market that goes 0 to 60 in 3 ...

Political buffoonery is biggest security threat to US

Detroit Free PressPolitical buffoonery is biggest security threat to USDetroit Free PressThe Obama administration has a responsibility to protect its citizens. There is no ... Meanwhile, Georgia, Slovenia and Turkey publicly dispute the Obama administration's characterization of their involvement. The fog ... As if to drive home the point ...

Long lags behind Hartzler, other congressional peers on legislative effectiveness

Springfield News-LeaderLong lags behind Hartzler, other congressional peers on legislative effectivenessSpringfield News-LeaderThe website, unveiled at a news conference last week, uses 15 factors to calculate how successful lawmakers are in pushing their legislative priorities. Among other things, the yardsticks include: the number of bills each ... Long said he has “provided ...

New HealthCare.gov website shows improvement, but at least 1 goof and a new ...

Fox BusinessNew HealthCare.gov website shows improvement, but at least 1 goof and a new ...Fox BusinessWASHINGTON – The Obama administration unveiled a new version of HealthCare.gov on Wednesday, with some improvements as well as at least one early mistake and a new challenge. Officials also said that HealthCare.gov won't display premiums for 2015 until ...

Regulation Clips Wings of US Drone Makers

Wall Street JournalRegulation Clips Wings of US Drone MakersWall Street JournalOver the same period, Seattle-based Applewhite Aero has struggled to get permission from the Federal Aviation Administration just to fly its drones, which are designed for crop monitoring. .... Google, Amazon, 3D Robotics, DJI and several other ...

Democrats could hold Senate if they run the table

TheNewsTribune.comDemocrats could hold Senate if they run the tableTheNewsTribune.comMark Begich of Alaska unveiled a plan to bolster the Arctic economy. The blueprint ... She began running ads months ago insisting the administration's oil and gas policies were wrong and has criticized Obama for his plans to trim carbon dioxide emissions.

Democrats could hold Senate if they run the table

News & ObserverDemocrats could hold Senate if they run the tableNews & ObserverMark Begich of Alaska unveiled a plan to bolster the Arctic economy. The blueprint ... She began running ads months ago insisting the administration's oil and gas policies were wrong and has criticized Obama for his plans to trim carbon dioxide emissions.

The Why of Obama's Failed Hope

Consortium NewsThe Why of Obama's Failed HopeConsortium NewsIn this routine, Hicks unveils a secret induction ritual of sorts, a rite of passage that takes place once new presidents are ensconced in the White House. In order to keep .... In an informal interview with journalist and author Chris Hedges not long ...

Regulations bad for business

The TennesseanRegulations bad for businessThe TennesseanMaking these rules and regulations all the more concerning is that they are administered at the executive level, with little input from members of Congress who are listening closely to the concerns of their constituents. And while President Obama has ...