I am delaying the inevitable: going outside and shoveling a way to my snow-bound car. I have errands to run and a trip to take. I would take a picture, but I want to limit my time outside to simply shoveling.
Yes, I know. I am being a wimp.
Author: Guy Hall
Dayton Administration Commits To State-Run Health Exchange
(MinnPost) The Dayton administration on Friday sent an early signal to the federal government that Minnesota will pursue a state-run health insurance exchange and apply for an additional $39 million in grant funding to develop the tool, a crucial component of the federal health care reform law.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services postponed two key Friday deadlines till mid-December, but Minnesota pushed ahead anyway, emphasizing Gov. Mark Dayton’s commitment to implementing the exchange. Federal funding for the project will top $100 million if the grant is approved.
With DFL majorities in the Legislature, what once looked like a lonely project for the executive branch has become one of the most important issues for lawmakers this session.
One of the more obvious outcomes of the 2012 election will be the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in Minnesota. Specifically the health exchange portion of the act. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that Governor Dayton has a mandate, what with both the Minnesota House and Senate returned to Democratic control. The question now is whether the Democrats in control will be hesitant due to the nature of Minnesota Nice, or if they will go ahead and take this mandate out for a test ride.
On a personal note, I struggle with Minnesota Nice. I vacillate with its application. Some days I do not wish to make waves; other days I want to do nothing but push boundaries. It gets me in trouble at work. Oh, and with my relationships. But, what the hell. In the end I will end up dead. And I have come to the conclusion that getting someone’s heart rate running might actually improve their health.
And One From The Nook
Another quick post. This one from my Nook. Like my Nokia, the GUI does not have Rich Text capabilities. But I am skilled enough with html to get by.
From My Nokia!
Really quick! I was able to post from my phone! Exciting! That is all.
These People Are Nuts!
Honest to God! What are they thinking? Any move to impeach President Obama on any of the points mentioned in the robocall that hit at least 4 states will only make the Republican brand that much more worthless.
People in four states — Colorado, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington — have reported strange political robocalls from a birther group called Conservative Majority Fund, saying that they “suspect” Obama may be “guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors,” adding “there may be grounds for impeachment as is laid out in the Constitution.
Learned Why I Have A Damn Headache
Turns out I have a sinus infection. I am now on an anti-biotic. Still have a damn headache, but I can feel some impact already. Nothing major, but my throat is feeling less scratchy.
And yes, I am still cranky.
My Morning Chuckle!
In Other News
I have a damn headache because the weather cannot make up its damn mind. It is warm; it is cold; it is warm; it is cold. It is getting old, is what it is doing.
Please; ignorant people supporting politicians who block any legislation on global warming, would you just do something stupid that gets you killed so we can elect people into congress that will do something to combat global warming.
Wow, that was mean.
Well, that is what happens when I get a headache. I get grumpy.
Slow Night
I had hoped to see more developments in the whole CIA/FBI/Generals investigation. But it is getting boring already. Turns out most of the players are actually really lame.
Still, something is not right about this whole situation. The sex is getting in the way of seeing clearly.
My problem is still the fact that the FBI continued digging into the emails after determining that no law was broken or national security compromised. Their relational just does not sound plausible.