Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) is challenging his colleagues on Capitol Hill to approve comprehensive, long-term postal reforms rather than simply trying to block the Postal Service’s own consolidation plans.Unfortunately, Congress has failed for years to pursue such reforms, creating a…
Our nation’s reliance on a 24-hour news cycle has bred an environment focused on quick stories with tag lines to keep us engaged. Listening to a recent panel discussion, I realized that the emphasis on sound bites needs to change…
In a change that some experts say could save money and improve patient care, Medicare in January will begin making special payments to doctors and others to coordinate care for beneficiaries with two or more chronic illnesses. Federal officials suggest…
The House passed a $694 million measure Friday to help federal agencies cope with a surge of migrants from Central America but further partisan battles are likely in September, with Democrats seeking higher funding.The bill would send additional money to…
