Michael Tennant
Federal Judge Overturns Missouri Law Nullifying Contraception Mandate
Citing the Constitution's supremacy clause, a federal judge struck down a Missouri law allowing individuals and employers to opt out of the ObamaCare contraception mandate for moral or religious reasons.
Victimized at the Vet’s by ObamaCare
ObamaCare's new medical device tax isn't just making human healthcare more expensive; it's also raising the cost of veterinary care.
Judge Tosses NYC’s Super-Sized Soda Ban
A state Supreme Court judge struck down New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on the sale of large-sized sugary drinks one day before it was set to go into effect.
TSA Is a “Complete Joke,” Says Former Airport Screener
A former TSA screener says the agency's screening process is nearly worthless and its employees are people "who could never keep a job in the private sector."
TSA Allowed People with Criminal Records to Get Airport Security Badges
In the aftermath of a bungled project, the Transportation Security Administration allowed airports to give security clearance to people without first doing background checks on them — and it has no idea who these people are.
Senate Republicans Consider Handing Purse Strings to President
Some Senate Republicans, backed by their leadership, are proposing a plan to avoid mandated sequestration cuts by letting President Obama decide what to cut.
Employers Dropping Spousal Coverage to Avoid ObamaCare Fees
In a bid to save money, including new ObamaCare health-insurance fees, employers are increasingly dropping health coverage for employees' spouses.
Armed Cops Descend on U.K. Man Over Facebook Picture of Toy Weapon
A U.K. man was visited by armed police officers after posting a picture of an action figure with a mortar launcher on Facebook.
British Hospital Patients Dying in Droves From Lack of Care
Hundreds — possibly thousands — of patients have died from lack of care in British hospitals, according to government investigations.
Obama-linked Think Tank Wants Universal Preschool, More Child-care Subsidies
The Center for American Progress, a close ally of the Obama administration, has proposed federal funding for universal preschool and child care — a plan that might end up in Obama's State of the Union speech.
