There's a new star in the Clinton constellation - Robert Reich. Tapped to be Secretary of Labor, he has been called “brilliant” and “a genius,” and hailed as a savior by such economic savants as Walter Mondale and Gary Hart. Does that make you … [Read more...] about Managing the Economy, Reich Style
What’s at Stake in Health Care Reform? — February 1993
Health Care Reform: Medical IRA’s and Tax Fairness
More than 500 influential health care players came from all over the country to Washington, D.C. last week to learn about health care reform. It was the perfect opportunity for the Democrats to unveil the details of the Clinton health care plan and … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform: Medical IRA’s and Tax Fairness
Managed Competition: Cui Bono?
Some new jargon is coming into the English language and you won't find the definitions in your dictionary. If you don't know what the new words and phrases mean, the game may be over before you know what the stakes are -- and it may be a matter of … [Read more...] about Managed Competition: Cui Bono?
The Right to Choose – Your Doctor
Just as the Clinton campaign strategy was “the economy, stupid,” the first order of business of his administration is “health care reform, stupid.” The Clinton people have mothballed the slogan “national health insurance” because it sounds like … [Read more...] about The Right to Choose – Your Doctor
The Arrogance of the Public School Establishment — January 1993
The Medicare Mess
Now that I am a Medicare patient, I am learning all about what it means to have my health care provided for me by the Federal Government. I knew that, when I turned 65, I would be eligible for Medicare; what I have just discovered is that I have had … [Read more...] about The Medicare Mess
Setting the Record Straight — December 1992
Did George Bush Want to Lose?
In the wake of the President defeat, grassroots Republicans are asking the question, How is it possible that the Bush Administration could make so many mistakes? Did Bush want to lose? Of course, Bush didn't want to lose the 1992 election! But his … [Read more...] about Did George Bush Want to Lose?
Yes, Indeed, It’s Time for Finger Pointing
With grace in adversity, President Bush took "full responsibility" for his defeat. But then he added, “There must be no finger pointing.” I beg to differ, first, because we can’t plan the future unless we properly assess the mistakes of the past and, … [Read more...] about Yes, Indeed, It’s Time for Finger Pointing
