Opinion
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The War on Malaria
Opinion -Science Director Jay Lehr appeared in the Wall Street Journal to discuss the steps we're taking to combat malaria. -
Navy Sinks Obama-Era Green Destroyer Program
Opinion -Citing high costs and ineffectiveness, the U.S. Navy is cancelling a plan developed under former President Barack Obama to install hybrid electric drives in 34 destroyers. -
House Votes to Modify Emissions Limits for Some Coal-Fired Power Plants
Opinion -The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation modifying Obama-era air pollution rules for certain types of coal-fired power plants. -
Is Climate Alarmist Consensus About to Shatter?
Opinion -Is this the Beginning of the End – or at least the End of the Beginning? -
Poll: Health Care Costs Top List of Concerns
Opinion -The availability and cost of health care are the biggest concern for most Americans, a new Gallup poll has found. -
Mandates: the Other Side of the ‘Right to Healthcare’
Opinion -A “right to healthcare” is a seductive idea that many Americans accept without thinking. But we need to take a closer look at what this means. -
Ending Secret Science at EPA
Opinion -Administrator Pruitt initiates overdue changes to bring transparency, integrity to rulemaking -
Department of Interior Will Allow Elephant Trophy Imports
Opinion -The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reversed a ban on the importation of animal parts or trophies from sport-hunted African elephants and lions from select countries. -
Congressman Gathers Support for Revamping HealthCare.Gov
Opinion -U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) is seeking cosigners for a letter that would ask the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to revamp HealthCare.gov. -
Minnesota Senate Considers Direct Primary Care Bill
Opinion -The Minnesota Senate is considering making it easier for health care providers and patients to enter into direct primary care (DPC) agreements. -
Energy Department Calls for Smaller, Modular Coal Power Plants
Opinion -The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is planning to help develop smaller, modular coal-fired power plants that are more efficient and flexible than larger facilities. -
CMS Considers Short-Term Insurance Rule Revision
Opinion -The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering expanding the allowable length of short-term insurance plans from three months to 12. -
New Jersey Legislature Approves Individual Mandate Bill
Opinion -The New Jersey Legislature approved a bill that would impose a financial penalty on individuals for choosing not to purchase government-approved health insurance. -
Virginia Senate Considers Medicaid Expansion
Opinion -During a special session called by Gov. Ralph Northam, the Virginia House of Delegates approved a $115 billion biennial budget expanding eligibility for Medicaid. -
Why New FTC Will Be a Responsibility Reckoning for Google, Facebook, Amazon
Opinion -“The Responsibility Reckoning” that everyone has been witnessing over the last year evidently is finally coming to the FTC with the Senate confirmation of a clean slate of FTC commissioners. -
States’ Medicaid Changes Should Prioritize Patients, Not Pharmacies
Opinion -In several states, lawmakers are proposing to use federal Medicaid money to set up state-administered pharmacy benefit programs. -
Medicaid Expansion Bill Stopped in Idaho
Opinion -Time ran out for a bill that would have forced Idaho residents with complex medical conditions off of their private health insurance plans and onto Medicaid rolls. -
Georgia Senate Committee Stops CON Repeal Bill
Opinion -A bill that would have removed some government regulations on the supply of health care in Georgia was stopped without receiving consideration by the full state Senate. -
California Coffee Shops Must Display Cancer Warnings, Judge Rules
Opinion -Stores and restaurants in California must warn customers of cancer risks coffee poses, a state Superior Court judge ruled. -
Utah Considers Medicaid Expansion Proposals
Opinion -With Gov. Gary Herbert (R) having signed into law a bill to increase the number of people eligible for Medicaid in Utah, a coalition of political advocacy groups is working to expand the program even more. -
State AGs Join Climate Fight
Opinion -Climate Change Weekly #284 -
California Assembly Considers Bill to Limit Health Care Prices
Opinion -The California state Assembly Health Committee is considering a bill that would create a government commission to set prices private health care providers can charge. -
Trump Administration’s Reforms Could Make Welfare Work Again
Opinion -For decades, America’s various welfare programs have discouraged low-income adults from working and trapped millions in poverty. -
FDA Should Be Applauded for Finally Enforcing the Law on Illegal E-cig Sales to Youth, But Must Speak Out About Benefits to Smokers
Opinion -On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced the initial results of its nationwide crackdown on retailers selling e-cigarette and vaping products to minors.
