Congress
Branches of the American Government
The American Government was founded upon the principles of federalism, decentralization of power and division of government. The U.S. Government is broken down into three primary branches: The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch and The Judicial Branch. Each branch of the government has its own set of powers, checks, balances and responsibilities...
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) Wins Support of SuperMixxer FatLester
Thank you Senator Vitter for gracing the St. Tammany Parish Republican Executive Committee with your presence and fine speech, and for entertaining us with your Southern charm. While you have no way of knowing this, tonight, you earned the dedicated support of a political mercenary whose battles are fought in the arena of ideas, and more often that not are won handily...
Congress Holds Hearing on Medical Eqiupment Guidelines
Video and commentary from Congress' subcommittee hearing on the effects of Medicare's competitive bidding guidelines on the Durable Medical Equipment industry.
Janet Napolitano and the Department of Homeland Security
Editorial about Janet Napolitano, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, and her recent report stating she intends to turn the department against political opponents, specifically Republicans.
LTAC Hospital Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
H.R. 2124 protects patient access to care in Long-Term, Acute-Care (LTAC) hospitals while federal regulators and the private sector work towards development of additional facility and patient criteria and while Congress undertakes comprehensive healthcare reform.
