Politics

Congressional Stock Trading: A Practical Solution to a Centuries-Old Problem

The buying and selling of stocks by members of Congress has festered a palpable sense of dissatisfaction and distrust within the American public. Although these activities have been commonplace since the 18th century when war bonds were shored up by prominent government officials, the trading on insider knowledge that occurred at the onset of the […]

Medicare Advantage Shortcomings Threaten Access to Quality and Timely Healthcare for Beneficiaries

Americans above the age of 65 and people with certain long-term disabilities under the age of 65 are eligible to receive health insurance benefits through the Medicare program, which includes traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Traditional Medicare is operated by the federal government, while Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are operated by private insurers who contract […]