The WasteWatcher

Gov. Ralph Northam Signs Legislation Extending Telemedicine to Help Virginians
Governor Northam (D) signed two bills which would allow medical services to be provided through telemedicine in Virginia.

Biden Advisor Emanuel Has the Wrong Prescription for COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is remembered for being a chief architect of Obamacare and penning an article “Why I Hope to Die at 75." Will he determine who gets a COVID-19 vaccine first?

FCC Action on 5.9 GHz Will Free Up Vital Spectrum for Unlicensed Use
The FCC's November meeting includes a much needed and significant decision on 5.9 GHz that will free up long underutilized spectrum for unlicensed use.

Government-Run Healthcare During COVID-19
A Wall Street Journal editorial, “Europe’s Covid Hospital Lesson: How Government Health Care Has Led to Funding Caps and Too Few ICU Beds,” provided an interesting analysis on socialized medicine and COVID-19.

How the Election Impacts the Internet
This year's election will impact more than just who resides at the White House for the next four years.

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Proves Once Again He Is the Worst Mayor Ever
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio continues to ask for bailouts for the city, despite irresponsible spending before and during the pandemic.

Yet Another Missed Deadline for the F-35
The Joint Strike Fighter program has missed yet another deadline, with technical problems ruling out moving to full-scale production.

States Should Not Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products
Tobacco products have become target increases in the United States and the world.

Bidencare: A Straight Line to Government-Run Healthcare
Former Vice President Biden argued in his recent debate with President Trump that he does not want “Medicare for All” but wants "Bidencare" where a public option would be added to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). But that's a...

Those With Pre-Existing Conditions Will Be Protected
Democrats continue to declare that President Trump and his fellow Republicans want to deny healthcare to millions of Americans, especially those with pre-existing conditions. It's not true.

Time to Review and Reduce Duplicative Housing Programs
On October 22, 2020, the Senate Budget Committee released a report highlighting overlap and duplication in federal housing programs.

Californians Should Approve Proposition 22
California voters are set to vote on a bill that would allow app-based drivers to be classified as independent contractors.