TX-25: Julie Oliver vs. Roger Williams

"A huge commitment"

"..."payroll taxes" by half – not mentioning that means Medicare and Social Security. "That would also mean cutting services..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sendero’s Path Forward

Community health plan gets one-year budget reprieve

"...the members themselves were amplified by Democratic Socialists for Medicare for All activists and critics of Central Health's financial..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc: An Octogenarian Don Draper

Why is the Luv Doc looking at 60-year-old penises?

"...The reverse vampire on the other hand, still thinks..."

June 29, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...the Joint Commission (which accredits hospitals), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Texas Department of State..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

CD 31: Austin’s Sixth District

It runs through Williamson County

"...in Texas, and prioritizes public education, immigration reform, and "Medicare for everyone." Mary Jennings "MJ" Hegar is an executive..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Flu Season Spike

Texas is getting sick more than most

"...uninsured children six months and older, and uninsured / Medicare recipient adults can get free flu shots at Austin..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...got a lifeline from the feds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is giving Texas $135 million to..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature

Obamacare Lives!

Navigating ACA open enrollment after the Trump-ocalypse

"...if they don't get insurance through work, Medicaid, or Medicare, this is their chance, between now and December 15th,..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael Agresta

The Hightower Report: Time for Democratic Leaders to Get Going … or Go

"...House have now signed on to Rep. John Conyers' "Medicare for All" bill, which is being carried in the..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Campaign 2018: Can Anyone Beat Lamar Smith?

Candidates line up to challenge longtime congressman

"..."fighting the GOP" and in defending Social Security and Medicare. He described a small-town background near Amarillo, and near..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Nancy Pelosi Visits the New Seton

Dem leader and Lloyd Doggett lead roundtable on Obamacare

"...the public role” in health care, eventually targeting Medicaid, Medicare, and even Social Security in that campaign. “We have..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines – The Texas Legislature: Not Enron

Passing a state budget when one side’s “cooking the books”

"...so knowing that there are unavoidable bills – usually Medicare and public education – being very quietly left on..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...practitioners are beginning to explore the approach, as is Medicare – but it also hasn't been around long enough..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...a Republican Con­gress have both made threatening moves toward Medicare and Medicaid, which could blow holes in budget calculations...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: The Age of Trump

As D.C. moves backward, cities must lead forward

"...and Speak­er Paul Ryan has targeted Medic­aid and even Medicare for various "block grant" and "voucher" alternatives, in his..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Texas Sends Final Notice to Kick Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

Planned Parenthood says: We'll see you in court

"...isn’t actually legal, as the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare have (repeatedly) warned Texas...."

Dec. 20, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Who needs Obamacare? Texas. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that 2.1 million Americans selected..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature

The Hightower Report: Putting "The People" in a Political Platform

The Democratic Party platform is not perfect, but thanks to Bernie Sanders' revolutionary presidential campaign, it's rich in policies for the People

"...centers to reach 25 million more uninsured families, requiring Medicare to negotiate with Big Pharma to lower our drug..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

The "Texit"

"...Mexico might take back some old property it lost. Medicare/Medicaid – not that Texas has that great of a..."

June 30, 2016 Postmarks

Obama Administration Extends Short-Term Medicaid Funds in Texas

Feds, state reach deal on 15-month extension to assist hospitals

"...Health and Human Services Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services brokered a deal that prolongs the..."

May 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Hightower Report

What is fueling Hurricane Donnie Trump?

"...for runaway corporations, while constantly slashing at Social Security, Medicare, and other programs that their own non-affluent voters need...."

April 29, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Can the GOP establishment get any more out of touch?

"...taxes on the superrich, deregulating Wall Street, and turning Medicare into a voucher system. The only thing serious about..."

April 15, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

SXSW Music: Iggy Pop

More “Funtime” from the king of punks

"...Girl.” Despite the focus on vocal nuance, the 68-year-old, Medicare-eligible Pop still executed a textbook stage dive during “Funtime.”..."

March 17, 2016 Music Post by Greg Beets

Fact or Fiction

"...for non-participation and if/how an opt-out is possible in "Medicare for All." Lastly, a fundamental misrepresentation in Sanders' statement..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Postmarks

Planned Parenthood Records Raided

Health provider vows to maintain patient privacy amid government crackdown

"...1,000 Austin clients, without preventative care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services warned Texas last week that their..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid Could be Illegal

Feds: Booting PP from Medicaid puts important health care at risk

"...The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services warned Texas health officials on Tuesday..."

Oct. 28, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Cuts Medicaid for Planned Parenthood

State claims "misconduct" in undercover, dubious sting videos

"...PP from the Women's Health Program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid intervened, arguing the decision wouldn't pass legal..."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Are We Having Fun Fun Fun Yet?

The show must go on, but where exactly?

"...It's Medicare's 50th anniversary (Jeb Bush says he'll take care of..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Way Home

Zach Theatre gives Robert Schenkkan's All the Way its Texas premiere on LBJ's home turf

"...and Great Society initiatives like the war on poverty, Medicare, Medicaid, national parks and environmental protections, the National Endowment..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Q&A with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Sanders talks a possible presidential bid, income inequality

"...$85 billion – who want to end social security, Medicare, Medicaid, federal aid to education – when they are..."

April 2, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

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