Category: Policy

How Tourist Corridors May Reopen Europe For 2020 Summer Travel

“Tourist corridors” linking Europe’s summer holiday resorts least affected by the coronavirus pandemic, may help pave the way for a tourism comeback on the continent in time for summer travel. European tourism ministers are pondering the measure, with …

Obama’s EPA Chief Speaks Out: “Trump’s EPA Is Making Covid-19 More Deadly”

“We must demand that our elected leaders put people, not polluters, first.” And the EPA has a crucial role to play in fulfilling that demand.

Federal Vaccine Official Alleges Cronyism, Says Ousted For Raising Concerns Over Coronavirus Response

Rick Bright says in whistleblower complaint that his concerns over preparedness for the pandemic were ignored and contracts were awarded based on ‘political favoritism.’

Big Blue Cross Plan Taps New CEO

Health Care Service Corp. has named a new chief executive with a three-decade history working for the company to lead the parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in five states.

Trump: ‘We Have The Best Testing In The World…I Don’t Think You Need That Much Testing’

There is evidence to the contrary.

Chris Christie Joins 6 Politicians Who Say America Should Go Back To Work As Coronavirus Deaths Mount

Officials across the U.S. are advocating for economic activity to resume despite the continued spread of COVID-19.

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Plunges 20% After Company Warns Of Possible Bankruptcy

One of the biggest cruise operators in the world could now be facing bankruptcy.

Stocks Lose Steam After Fed Vice Chairman Says Economy Needs More Support

The market pared back gains in the final hour of trading.

Abbott Labs Eclipses 1.4 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests Shipped Across U.S.

Abbott Laboratories has shipped 1.4 million of its highly touted “rapid” molecular tests for the Coronavirus strain COVID-19 to all 50 U. S. states.

An outdated law is limiting our coronavirus response

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to expose shortcomings in our health care system, an outdated law in many states limits the ability of specific health care workers, physician assistants (PAs), to deploy and provide emergency care. In Washington S…