Monthly Archives: September 2014

Hospital Finances Look Pretty Good

Posted on September 17, 2014 by matt ohern

The hospitals have weighed in on the debate to expand Medicaid to an additional 400,000 people here in Virginia. They have said they need this expansion to help them because of a federal entitlement system that loses them money. Even … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Clear Way Forward

Posted on September 17, 2014 by matt ohern

Only 68% of Virginia’s public schools met state accreditation standards based on Standards of Learning (SOL) test scores, the Virginia Department of Education reported yesterday, down from 93% two years ago. I suppose one could describe that as bad news. … Continue reading →

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The Future of Fairfax County – Part II

Posted on September 17, 2014 by matt ohern

(Editor’s Note: Fairfax County is the largest county in our state. This article points to some disturbing issues which could impact not only that county but the state. Fairfax County is currently the anchor of the Northern Virginia’s economy. This … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Trucks: Progress, But No Breakthrough

Posted on September 17, 2014 by matt ohern

(Editor’s note: I recently attended a meeting on off-shore drilling potential off Virginia’s coast and the issue of natural gas fueled trucks came up and was briefly discussed. This article shows where we are in the nation on converting our … Continue reading →

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Are Radical Nutritionists Hijacking Federal Dietary Guidelines?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by matt ohern

“The federal committee crafting the 2015 ‘Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ features radical nutritionists who favor Americans moving to ‘plant-based’ diets and a vice chair that laughs about sending Ronald McDonald to the guillotine.” –The Washington Free Beacon, March 12, 2014. … Continue reading →

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