Henry Waxman

Paging Congressman Waxman, Part 2

On Monday I  reported that government employees spent thousands outside of the offical procurement process.  Well, Hope Yen of the AP has written a follow-up story, revealing that the improper purchases go beyond

Paging Congressman Waxman, Part 1

Oh, dear: Investigators review VA credit charges Seems a few bad apples at the VA partied in Baltimore and Vegas while vets are waiting for care.  Surprised?  But this bit was interesting as

Quick, Who Was The Last Surgeon General?

His name is Doctor Richard Carmona, a seemingly competent CUNY graduate of Puerto Rican descent. He resigned in 2006 and I don't recall him ever giving a reason.  His replacement is