WOODBURY – To quote Governor Scott, enough is enough. I could not agree more. Not only with the murderous actions of ICE, but with the whole Trump administration and Republican Party. But enough is enough also with a Scott administration that won’t denounce Trump’s trampling on the Constitution and the[Read More…]
Patrick Flood
Health Care Failure, Crisis: What Can we do Now?
WOODBURY – Because of failed leadership and misguided waste of Vermonters’ money, our health care system is on the verge of collapse. This did not need to happen. Once again, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) is requesting unaffordable rate increases. This is largely because the high cost of care[Read More…]
Finally, a Serious Plan for Health Care Reform
Vermont’s hospitals are long overdue for comprehensive change. Let’s get started. Finally, we have a meaningful proposal for health care reform in Vermont. A consultant for the Green Mountain Care Board has provided a plan for health care reform that will better serve Vermonters and reduce costs. Now, the question is, will the[Read More…]
Climate Change Requires Prioritizing Renewable Energy
Climate Change Requires Prioritizing Renewable Energy To the editor: Older people have benefited from the fossil-fuel-driven world of past decades. That world needs to change as quickly as possible and be driven by renewable energy. Third Act Vermont, an organization for older persons concerned about climate change, has endorsed H.289,[Read More…]
