Archive - Illinois
Pa. Residents Sue Gas Driller for Contamination, Health Concerns
A federal suit by residents of Dimock, Pa., say Cabot Oil and Gas contaminated their water wells and sickened many of them. They seek a trust fund for medical costs and the end of drilling in the Marcellus Shale near their town.
California Adopts Stricter Rules for Drug Abusers in the Health Industry
Addressing concerns about health workers who abuse drugs, often stealing hem from patients, California will now require nurses, dentists and other health workers in state-run recovery programs to take at least 104 drug tests in their first year, and a single positive test will remove a worker, at least temporarily.
When News Falls in the Forest
ProPublica reported months ago that some Guantanamo prisoners might face criminal charges in federal courts, but few people seemed to notice. Now that the government has announced the move, passions are running hot. Why did it take so long for the issue to get people's attention?
Are the Criticisms of the Gov’s Stimulus Site Legit?
Critics have been vocal about the flaws in the first big release of data on Recovery.gov, the federal stimulus-reporting Web site. But despite gaps in job numbers and the appearance of phantom congressional districts, the error rate in this database isn't so bad.
What Health Care Reform Means for: Medicare Programs
In one of the most contentious issues in the health care debate, those enrolled in Medicare Advantage may see higher premiums and fewer plans to choose from if government subsidies are reduced to help pay for reform.
