It’s do or die time for Congress.  Unless they can pass a federal government funding bill in the next 10 days the government will shut down on October 1.  And those 10 days are not all working days unless they decide to ...

As we all know, senior citizens are the most likely to be hospitalized or die from the Covid-19 virus -- by a wide margin. Retired seniors have been far more accepting of vaccines than their working-age counterparts. ...

Also last week, House Democrats unveiled a range of health care measures to be included in their coming $3.5 trillion package, including provisions to lower prescription drug prices and expand Medicaid in the 12 GOP-led ...

Last week President Biden’s administration unveiled its plan to lower prescription drug prices that includes a number of aggressive proposals but that are basically the same proposals that Democrats have pushed for ...

Last week TSCL was contacted by the office of Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Wash.) seeking our endorsement of legislation he is introducing titled the “Social Security Stabilization and Enhancement Act.”  Rep. DeFazio say ...

The Congressional Budget Office has predicted the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, which pays for hospital and most institutional services under Medicare Part A, will be depleted by 2027. However, the Medicare Trustees ...

As we’ve reported in the past, the Democrats have the narrowest of majorities in both the House and the Senate.  They can’t afford to lose any Democratic votes in the Senate and only 3 in the House.  That’s crucial becau ...

As we’ve previously reported, the Senate will return for votes starting on September 15 while the House won’t be back to begin voting until September 20.  Various Congressional committees are back at work this week, howe ...

As we’ve said, lowering drug prices is a top goal of Democrats, including President Biden.  Republicans have indicated they will not support that effort so the Democrats have to pass it with just their own members.  With ...

The wheels of government usually grind very slowly.  That’s by design, but it also reflects the diversity of the country.  Citizens living in rural areas have different needs and wants than those in urban or suburban are ...