At an estimated population of over 4.3 million people, Harris County is the largest county in the state of Texas, and the third largest in the United States. In population, Harris County is actually larger than 24 states.
With those big numbers come big challenges, especially regarding healthcare costs. Thanks to the belligerence of Republicans in … Continue Reading ››
Here's more evidence that Texas GOP Congress members really are in a pickle over the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), despite what they say to the contrary. From reporter Emily Wilkins of the Dallas Morning News...
Aides to Dallas Rep. Jeb Hensarling’s office recently said that he would gladly help any constituent … Continue Reading ››
Though his candidacy for Texas Land Commisssioner technically started in July, George P. Bush actually started running for the office this week by offering his first set of firm opinions. From Grommer Jeffers Jr. of the Dallas Morning News, here's the heir apparent finally speaking in something other than broad, non-committal platitudes... Continue Reading ››
In a week filled with more eye-catching stories like the Oscar Pistorius murder saga and the looming "Republiquester", it's perhaps not surprising that Healthcare news isn't on the front burner. But make no mistake... some news out of the Sunshine State is THE most important story of this week.
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (you know... Obamacare), states are slowly coming to the inevitable conclusion. It is the LAW. The clock is now ticking for states like Texas to begin implementation of these new provisions of health care.
