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Military healthcare paying more than $400 for a $46 can of baby formula

By Charles | May 20, 2017

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Parents know all too well how the cost of baby formula can weigh on a monthly budget. A single 14-oz. can of formula can cost anywhere from $15 to $20. It’s worse for parents whose babies rely on hypoallergenic formula, which can often cost between $40 to $60 per … Continue reading Military healthcare paying more than $400 for a $46 can of baby formula

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FCC Takes The First Step Toward A Truly Free And Open Internet – Not!

By Charles | May 20, 2017

“Net neutrality” has become the Holy Grail of various so-called consumer organizations. But government regulation isn’t what consumers need. This is a complete failure of an article, obviously written by the Internet … Continue reading FCC Takes The First Step Toward A Truly Free And Open Internet – Not!

Billionaire Betsy DeVos wants to scrap student debt forgiveness. Surprised?

By Charles | May 19, 2017

The plan by the Secretary of Education represents the Trump administration’s multi-part assault on public education and the non-rich According to budget documents obtained by The Washington Post, the Trump administration plans … Continue reading Billionaire Betsy DeVos wants to scrap student debt forgiveness. Surprised?

Tips for Leaders Meeting Trump: Keep It Short and Give Him a Win

By Charles | May 19, 2017

Foreign officials and their consultants say some rules have emerged for engaging President Trump, who is unlike any American president they have known. Solid advice. Anyone dealing with Trump should follow this … Continue reading Tips for Leaders Meeting Trump: Keep It Short and Give Him a Win

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Title II hasn’t hurt network investment, according to the ISPs themselves

By Charles | May 16, 2017

ISPs continue to invest and tell investors that net neutrality hasn’t hurt them. The ISPs are telling us that Net Neutrality is stopping investment into faster lines, but they are telling their … Continue reading Title II hasn’t hurt network investment, according to the ISPs themselves

Trump’s hotel in DC appears to have been briefly vandalized

By Charles | May 15, 2017

Source: Trump’s hotel in DC appears to have been briefly vandalized – Business Insider Continue reading Trump’s hotel in DC appears to have been briefly vandalized

FCC Filings Overwhelmingly Support Net Neutrality Once Anti-Net Neutrality Spam is Removed

By Charles | May 14, 2017

One guy’s findings of the response to the FCC doing away with net neutrality. Source: FCC Filings Overwhelmingly Support Net Neutrality Once Anti-Net Neutrality Spam is Removed Continue reading FCC Filings Overwhelmingly Support Net Neutrality Once Anti-Net Neutrality Spam is Removed

U.S. Government Fears a Monday Explosion of the Ransomware Plague It Helped Create

By Charles | May 14, 2017

As a second wave of the WannaCry Ransomware attack is infecting more systems in more countries, the White House has ordered emergency meetings to deal with a threat that is, in part, … Continue reading U.S. Government Fears a Monday Explosion of the Ransomware Plague It Helped Create

Mothers Day reminder of American “family values” and how the US treats motherhood

By Charles | May 14, 2017

  Good Mothers Day reminder of American "family values" and how this country treats mothers/motherhood (h/t @SeanMcElwee) pic.twitter.com/UWyPIGH8Ni — David Sirota (@davidsirota) May 14, 2017 Source: David Sirota on Twitter: “Good Mothers … Continue reading Mothers Day reminder of American “family values” and how the US treats motherhood

Behind China’s $1 Trillion Plan to Shake Up the Economic Order

By Charles | May 13, 2017

In stark contrast to President Trump’s “America First” mantra, the “One Belt, One Road” plan aims to remake global commerce in China’s image. Because China understands how money works and all the other … Continue reading Behind China’s $1 Trillion Plan to Shake Up the Economic Order

Why repealing the Glass-Steagall act was bad

By Charles | May 12, 2017

Wonder why repealing the Glass-Steagall act was a bad thing? Just look at the chart below! Talk about bank consolidation and the concept of “too big to fail!” Great graphic from @BetterMarkets. … Continue reading Why repealing the Glass-Steagall act was bad

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Attorney General Sessions Orders Tougher Drug Crime Prosecutions

By Charles | May 12, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered federal prosecutors this week to seek the maximum punishment for drug offenses. After decades of a failed war on drugs, this reversal by Sessions is not only … Continue reading Attorney General Sessions Orders Tougher Drug Crime Prosecutions