February 2017 Archive
How a Simple Fix to Reduce Aberrant Prescribing Became Not So Simple
In 2014, the government said health providers would have to enroll in Medicare in order to prescribe drugs to seniors and disabled beneficiaries. Delay after delay has pushed back the requirement until 2019. It’s been “much more challenging” than anticipated, an official concedes.
Deutsche Bank Remains Trump’s Biggest Conflict of Interest Despite Settlements
Deutsche Bank is Trump’s largest lender. While the troubled bank has settled several of the charges against it, it’s still undergoing scrutiny by the Justice Department and other federal regulators, and is being overseen by six independent monitors, making conflicts of interest inescapable.
When the Government Really Did Fear a Bowling Green Massacre — From a White Supremacist
Assault rifles, body armor, a possible kill list, but not much attention when feds arrested a white man they said was bent on “race war.”
Labor Department Hire Could Presage Collision Between Trump and Construction Unions
The president has cultivated a relationship with the building trades unions. But early hires at the Department of Labor are opponents of wage standards for construction contracts.
After Officials Sign Off, Cleveland Clinic Doctor Secretly Returns Home
Suha Abushamma had been forced to leave the United States after President Donald Trump’s travel ban. She sued, and high-level discussions led to her return yesterday.
Despite Judge’s Order, a Cleveland Clinic Doctor Still Can’t Come Back to U.S.
A federal judge’s order has allowed many people with visas to come to the U.S. But Dr. Suha Abushamma isn’t one of them. She was forced to give up her visa. And now she’s suing.
Claims of ‘Homosexual Agenda’ Help Kill Hate Crimes Laws in 5 States
Some Christian groups have no problem protecting people from crimes driven by racial or religious hatred. They just draw the line at sexual orientation.
Can the Democrats Be as Stubborn as Mitch McConnell?
If Chuck Schumer and his Senate Democrats choose a path of obstructing President Trump’s agenda, they will have learned from the best.
Ivanka Trump Also Promised to Resign From Family Business, And Hasn’t Filed Paperwork
President Trump’s eldest daughter said she’d give up management of her businesses. We checked.
Reader Questions Answered on Trump’s Travel Ban
After the weekend’s chaos surrounding President Donald Trump’s executive order banning refugees and visitors from seven majority Muslim countries, we received lots of questions. Here are some answers.
Will Trump’s Ban Cause Foreign-Born Doctors to Look Elsewhere?
The U.S. has long depended on foreign-born physicians to shore up its ranks and work in rural and blighted urban areas. Now Trump’s ban makes coming to America a risk.
A New State Department Order to Revoke Visas Could Have Far-Reaching Effects
Immigration lawyers are scrambling to understand the meaning of a letter first disclosed late Tuesday.
Cleveland Clinic Medical Trainee Sues to Come Back to U.S.
Dr. Suha Abushamma was denied entry to this country Saturday, hours after President Trump signed an executive order temporarily banning visitors from seven countries.
After NY Cop Salutes Violence Against Anti-Trump Protester, His Online Post Comes Under Review
An anti-Trump marcher got punched in the face. A Port Authority cop posted “Grow up bitches and get a job.” The department’s inspector general gets a referral.
HHS Nominee Tom Price Targeted Panel That Urged Fewer Cancer Screenings
After a task force of experts said evidence didn’t support some cancer screenings, it became the target of lawmakers, including Price and others with health industry ties. Now the critics are in power.
