H.R. 4789

March 11, 2010 in Economy & Business, Healthcare

by jhwygirl Florida Representative Alan Grayson introduced HR4789 Tuesday. It’s pretty simple. In introducing the bill, he speaks to the very issue we here in Montana face – just like dozens of others: Lack of true competition in the market place. Here in Montana, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana controls 75% of the market.

Pass the Bill

March 11, 2010 in Politics

by jhwygirl Apparently, spines are evolving out there amongst the Washington creatures we call Democrats. Today I hear that Sen. Harry Reid announced his intent to pass health reform via reconciliation….Durbin is saying that a public option – if it is to occur – is up to the House….and Dodd is saying that he will [...]

No… The University Can’t Pay for It

March 11, 2010 in Missoula, Montana, University of Montana

By CFS Missoula is having a hard time of it lately and things are not going to be getting much better anytime soon.  Macy’s closed this week and several other local downtown businesses are set to shutter their doors.   And no, The University will not be able to bailout this community.  In fact, The [...]