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California Health Care Bill Targets Pharmacist Kickback Schemes

A bill recently filed in California aims to close a loophole in state law that allows health insurers to give a financial kickback to pharmacists every time they decide to give customers cheaper, poorer quality drugs

By | 05/20/2013 | 2 Comments


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Illinois Lawmakers Can’t Agree on Concealed Carry Legislation

With a deadline approaching in the Illinois concealed carry debate, legislation was introduced in the State Senate late last week. However, each side in the gun debate continues to show signs of intransigence.

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Texas State Budget

As Legislative Session Nears End, Texas Budget Agreement Reached

On Friday, members of the Texas Legislature agreed to a deal on the Texas State Budget that includes more money for public schools in exchange for $1 billion in tax cuts and fee rebates. The agreement comes after a tumultuous round of negotiations that was nearly derailed Wednesday

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FCC Blocks Abandonment of Wired Telephone Networks

Last week, the FCC again denied a request by wired telephone companies to shut down their networks. This request comes as more Americans are moving away from switched (wired) network telephone lines in favor of the integrated broadband from cable, fiber, and mobile providers.

By | 05/17/2013 | 3 Comments


Mark Yudof UC President speaking

UC President Says Tuition Freezes Will Hurt University Services

University of California President Mark Yudof has faced criticism during his tenure as leader of the prestigious 10-campus system. However, he explains there’s more to the role than raising tuition and cutting services.

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California political fundraising

Proposed Reform in CA Limits Political Fundraising During Legislative Sessions

The campaign season is over and the next round is still a year away. However, legislators never really stop being a candidate and the California political fundraising machine is already running.

By | 05/17/2013


Fort Hood Victims denied benefits

Fort Hood Victims Denied Benefits 4 Years Later

It’s been nearly four years since a radical Muslim Army psychiatrist walked into a processing center on Ft. Hood, shouted “Allah Akbar,” and opened fire. The shooter killed 13 people, including a pregnant woman, and wounded another 32.

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