Rules For Overthrowing an Entrenched House Speaker
Tom Giovanetti joins KSKY’s Mark Davis to discuss the Texas House Speaker’s race and efforts to launch a palace coup against Joe Straus. “It’s not enough to just have the right principles; you also have to have the right tactics,” says Giovanetti. “If we want to get rid of Joe Straus, two important lessons should be learned.”
Doctors Face A Huge Medicare Pay Cut In 2015 (Audio: Interview)
Americans will soon be facing a real problem. 45 million seniors in America are on Medicare, and Congress has a spring deadline to act on the so-called “doc fix” or patients will have a very difficult time to get treated. IPI's Merrill Matthews discusses with WGTK's Joe Elliott.
Congress Faces Spring Deadline To Act on Doc-Fix
As the new 114th Congress gets down to work, they’re facing a spring deadline to act on the so-called “doc fix.” Merrill Matthews joins Daybreak USA's John Clemens to discuss how if Congress fails to find a solution, patients will have a very difficult time to get treated.
Doctors Face Stunning Medicare, Medicaid Pay Cut (Audio: Interview)
It's increasingly difficult for Medicare and Medicaid patients to see a doctor, and that may get even worse in 2015.
Will This Year's Tax Free Online Purchases Be Your Last? (Audio: Interview)
On WGTK's Joe Elliott Show, Merrill Matthews discusses the latest on the ill-named Marketplace Fairness Act and where it may stand if the cromnibus spending bill passes. Plus, what's next for Obama's calls for more onerous net neutrality regulations, as well as the latest on the administration's transferring control of the Internet root zone functions over to some yet-to-be-determined multi-stakeholder organization.
ObamaCare Enters the Terrible Twos (Audio: Interview)
As ObamaCare enters its second year, Merrill Matthews discusses with WGTK host Joe Elliott what you should expect as more policies are cancelled from ineligibility and the sticker shock of skyrocketing premium and deductible costs.
Temp Agency Nation? (Audio: Interview)
Well, at least one industry is thriving under Obamacare: companies that provide temporary services. While the "part-timing of America" is a problem, the bigger issue is the number of people being pushed into, or stuck in, temporary work, often managed by temp agencies. Merrill Matthews discusses with KMED's Bill Meyer.
Terrorism Insurance Congressional Showdown Threatens Super Bowl (Audio: Interview)
IPI’s Tom Giovanetti explains to Lars Larson that since a post-9/11 economy faces increased risk from terrorism, TRIA reauthorization should be a priority for action before close of Congress. And if the bill expires, events such as the Super Bowl are at risk.
Obama's Biggest Transfer Scheme Yet (Audio: Interview)
Obama's newly legalized workers will impose a fiscal crisis for Social Security and Medicare. Merrill Matthews explains with WTMA's Tara Servatius.
Amnesty: The New Fiscal Nightmare (Audio: Interview)
How much does the president’s amnesty for illegal immigrants really cost the country? Merrill Matthews discusses with nationally syndicated Radio America host Roger Hedgecock.