The Bulletin recently featured a front page article concerning the Libertarian Party of Connecticuts plan to mount a full-scale campaign to take Norwich City Hall in the next election. Considering that Libertarian candidates rarely poll more than 1 percent of the vote, it may have been a slow news day. But the story was interesting because it revealed a new strategy for Libertarians, who usually grasp for more unattainable brass rings, like the 2nd Congressional District or Libertarian-leaning Rep Continue reading
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Future of health care is big issue missing from campaign
But the prospect is diminishing that governments will be able to meet that demand without significant reforms to the way we provide care and the infusion of a lot more money than taxpayers seem willing to provide to keep afloat the public system as we now know it. Continue reading
Under criticism, GOP puts off its health care bill – NBC40.net
By JIM ABRAMS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – An effort by House Republicans to highlight problems with President Barack Obama’s health care law by bailing out a program for people with pre-existing medical conditions appeared to backfire Wednesday. GOP leaders postponed a scheduled vote after the measure met strong opposition from two directions: from conservative groups resistant to any federal role in health care and from Democrats who objected that the Republicans planned to pay for the high-risk patient program by raiding a disease prevention provision the administration says is essential to the overhaul Continue reading
Under criticism, GOP puts off its health care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) An effort by House Republicans to highlight problems with President Barack Obamas health care law by bailing out a program for people with pre-existing medical conditions appeared to backfire Wednesday. GOP leaders postponed a scheduled vote after the measure met strong opposition from two directions: from conservative groups resistant to any federal role in health care and from Democrats who objected that the Republicans planned to pay for the high-risk patient program by raiding a disease prevention provision the administration says is essential to the overhaul. The legislation, a departure from the usual GOP efforts to kill the Affordable Health Care Act outright, also faced a White House veto threat. Continue reading
Marietje Schaake on Vietnam, in particular freedom of expression – Video
Marietje Schaake on Vietnam, in particular freedom of expression Speech by Marietje Schaake [ ALDE MEP / Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe / European Parliament ] on : Vietnam, in particular freedom of expressi… By: ALDE ADLE Continue reading
Izaskun Bilbao Barandica on Vietnam, in particular freedom of expression – Video
Izaskun Bilbao Barandica on Vietnam, in particular freedom of expression Speech by Izaskun Bilbao Barandica [ ALDE MEP / Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe / European Parliament ] on : Vietnam, in particular freedom of … By: ALDE ADLE Continue reading
Waxman Urges Dems to Support Global Internet Freedom Bill
By John Eggerton — Broadcasting & Cable, 4/17/2013 9:57:27 AM The House Energy & Commerce Committee Wednesday unanimously approved a bill establishing a multistakeholder model of global Internet governance as the official policy of the U.S. That came after a phrase was dropped from the bill that had stood in the way of Democrat support. In opening statements on the mark-up Wednesday on H.R. Continue reading
In Olympia, a mixed message on aerospace
Published: Friday, April 12, 2013, 12:01 a.m. The split is between budget measures in the Democratic House, which would fund the office, and the Republican-led state Senate, which has passed a budget that would not Continue reading
Obama health care budget: cover uninsured, trim Medicare, hike tobacco taxes
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, The Associated Press WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s new budget offers Medicare cuts to entice Republicans into tax negotiations, while plowing ahead to cover the uninsured next year under the health care law the GOP has bitterly fought to repeal. But the biggest health consequences of any new proposal in Obama’s plan could come from nearly doubling the federal tobacco tax. If enacted by Congress, it could make young people think twice about the cigarette habit Continue reading
Health care groups want middle ground on Medicaid expansion
Interest groups and observers called for a third option on Wednesday in a legislative debate over state-sponsored health care that so far has presented a binary choice between competing plans favored by Democrats and Republicans. Continue reading
Libertarian Thought a Source of Optimism
Editors note: Yahoo News asked young libertarian-minded voters to share why theyre drawn to the either the Libertarian Party or to libertarian political principles in general. Heres one first-person account we received this week. FIRST PERSON | Eight years ago, I was a high school junior in Columbus, Ohio Continue reading
PROMISES, PROMISES: Testing Obama’s health care
The issue: Health care was the defining political battle of President Barack Obama’s first term, and – after the economy- it remains his most complicated policy challenge at home, central to his place in history. Fixing the system is a tall order as “Obamacare’s” major coverage expansion takes effect this year and next. Continue reading
UCR MEDICAL SCHOOL : Funding bill passes committee
SACRAMENTO For several years, the states deep budget problems have thwarted attempts by supporters of a school of medicine at UC Riverside to get the Legislature to appropriate $15 million for the school. State finances are improving. Now a labor dispute could complicate the effort Continue reading
Libertarian plans to run for mayor in York
A fourth York City resident is throwing his hat in the ring for the chance to be mayor. David Moser said he’s hoping to offer an alternative choice to the three Democrats who will compete in the May 21 primary for their party’s nomination. Continue reading
Libertarian icon warns against big government
Republican primary presidential candidate Ron Paul delivered 4,000 babies when he was a doctor and he delivered again Friday by bringing his populist message of less government and more individual liberty north. The maverick former U.S. congressman, Texan and libertarian stopped by Ottawa to share his beliefs at a gathering of conservative-minded thinkers at the Manning Networking Conference hosted by Preston Manning Continue reading
Dining hall manager DeZarn announces Libertarian candidacy for 14th district state senator
Senior Operations Manager for Butler/Wilson Dining Services Donald DeZarn has announced that he will run as the Libertarian candidate in Novembers election for state senator of the 14th Legislative District of New Jersey. While his platform includes advocacy for small businesses and free enterprise, he said he also hopes to initiate a dialogue on what he calls sensitive issues by openly supporting gay marriage and the legalization of marijuana. Continue reading
NATION: How the sequester affects health care
By Mary Agnes Carey Kaiser Health News Doctors serving Medicare patients. Scientists looking for a better way to treat diabetes. HIV patients who can’t afford to buy their medications. Continue reading
Why the Repunlicans lost to the Democrats in 2012 a Libertarian point of view – Video
Why the Repunlicans lost to the Democrats in 2012 a Libertarian point of view Why the Repunlicans lost to the Democrats in 2012 a Libertarian point of view By: TheBBCWORLD1 Continue reading
Libertarians trying to grow
A group of 23-year-olds is spearheading an effort in Bucks County to expand the Libertarian party. The organization disappeared locally in recent years, said Nicholas C Continue reading
Fox’s The Five Asks: Is America Ready For A ‘Libertarian-Minded’ President?
After Sen. Rand Paul asserted this weekend that America might be ready for a libertarian Republican presidency, Foxs The Five debated whether that is actually true. Continue reading