It only took 3-1/2 years but the State Department has turned over new, previously undisclosed documents to the House Benghazi Committee. No word as to what's contained in them. According to a committee spokesman, the documents come from the office of the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In a court filing, the State Department reportedly said […]
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Raw numbers: Hillary's & Donald's Nevada wins
Democrat Hillary Clinton won the Nevada Caucus with 53% of the vote (between two candidates vying). Republican Donald Trump won with 46% (among six candidates). But before the numbers are translated to percentages, they're reported in raw votes and those numbers reveal some interesting facts. Although voter turnout was high for Republicans, it only represented a […]
Paying too much for medical care?
Millions of Americans with health insurance are paying more out-of-pocket costs under Obamacare. One study shows some people are avoiding medical care because of the expense. Can shopping around for medical care help? To find out, we decided to ask hospitals in six states how much they charge for the same, simple medical procedure. The […]
Computer intrusions and Washington smears
The following is an opinion and analysis Why did Washington Post gossip blogger Erik Wemple appeal to Hillary Clinton confidant Philippe Reines for a "wide-ranging discussion" about me in 2013 (the year CBS News first confirmed the intrusion and exfiltration of files from my computer by uninvited, outsiders)? And why was Wemple willing to let Reines "stipulate" […]
Rove v. Messina: 3 reasons to watch this week's Full Measure
Photo by Rod Millington, courtesy: Ringling College Library Association Sunday on Full Measure 1. We'll hear from two political kingmakers.. Democrat Jim Messina and Republican Karl Rove.. on the making of the President in 2016, how this campaign is running big on social media, and the giant money that will be spent on negative campaigning thanks to the political action […]
Costly Obamacare
The increasing unaffordability of Affordable Health Care New evidence that forcing people to buy health insurance doesn't mean they will get health care. In fact, sometimes, the result is the opposite. Millions of Americans gained health insurance under Obamacare. But for millions more, their insurance costs much more and covers less. Preventive services may not […]
Fact Check: Negative Reviews of "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"
"13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" is the based-on-a-true-story film about the Sept. 11, 2012 Islamic extremist terrorist attacks on the U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya. It's not a comprehensive tale: it sticks primarily to the personal stories as told by three CIA operators who heroically helped fight off the attackers as dozens of […]
Obamacare's rising costs out of reach for many
President Obama says that most Americans can find a health insurance option for $75 or less per month. Independent analyses for 2016 are painting a much more difficult picture for the average consumer. The average "Silver" plan premium (that most people have) costs about $300 a month. That's not the biggest problem, according to analysts. […]
