Brian Koenig
U.S. Physician Shortage to Impact Rural, Poor Urban Areas
Despite already widespread shortages of U.S. primary care doctors, less than 25 percent of new physicians are entering the primary care field, and less than five percent head to rural areas.
Joe Biden Warns Democrats of Sens. Ted Cruz, Rand Paul
Speaking at a fundraiser for Rep. Ed Markey’s (D-Mass.) Senate campaign, Vice President Joe Biden blasted Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz.
DOJ Investigates Fox News Reporter James Rosen in Leak Case
Drawing fire from critics, the DOJ has been investigating a Fox News reporter for his allegedly “classified” newsgathering activities.
Obama Defends Big Government in Ohio State Commencement Address
In his commencement address Sunday at Ohio State University, President Obama encouraged the graduating class to civic duty and defended government expansion.
Background Checks Open Door to National Gun Registry
As the gun control debate surges forward, critics are posing concerns about new legislation that could establish a “gun registry.”
Major Obama Donor Charged With $675K in Fraud
Allegations of fraud surrounding an Obama campaign donor have ignited further controversy for the president’s reelection effort, as another prominent supporter has purportedly engaged in illegal activity.
Cancer Clinics Cite Sequester in Turning Away Medicare Patients
According to the Washington Post, cancer clinics across the United States are now turning away Medicare patients, citing the sequester budget cuts in as the culprit.
Pension Battle Looms Over Stockton, California Bankruptcy
A federal judge ruled Monday that Stockton, California, is eligible for bankruptcy protection, as the insolvent city follows a burgeoning national trend.
Public Concern About Environmental Issues Reaches 20-Year Low
Global concern about environmental issues has tumbled to a 20-year low since the beginning of the economic recession.
Coal Plants Likely the First Targets of Climate-change Executive Orders
Coal-fired power plants are likely to be the first targets of President Obama's promised executive orders to enact climate-change regulations.