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Jane Orient: So what if ACA is unconstitutional?

Stocks of hospital and Medicaid-contracted managed-care companies plunged  on the announcement of Judge Reed O’Connor’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional. Some advisors consider this a “buying opportunity,” expecting that the ruling will be reversed on appeal. This shows who the important stakeholders are. Medicaid managed-care contractors get a monthly payment for each enrollee, whether any […]

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Debate brewing over gun control bills pending in Maine Legislature

AUGUSTA — Gun rights advocates are pushing back against pending legislation meant to increase firearms regulation and safety in Maine. The proposals including everything from universal background checks for all gun sales to new so-called “red flag” measures that would take firearms from those deemed a danger to themselves or others. In at least one […]

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Cardinals hire ex-Texas Tech coach Kingsbury

PHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals have hired former Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury, a move aimed at providing guidance for young quarterback Josh Rosen and resuscitating the worst offense in the NFL. The Cardinals announced the hiring Tuesday after a long interview earlier in the day, saying Kingsbury had agreed to terms on a four-year […]