In 2021, the U.S. imported only 3% of its oil from Russia. Since international oil companies are privately owned, the cost of oil goes up and down according to global supply and demand. Even before Putin invaded Ukraine, the booming economy increased demand for oil and thus increased prices. However, 65% of Americans support cutting
Quality of care comes from a sufficient quantity of qualified and competent caregivers. This is not the norm in the industry. For example, court records show police arrested and charged Tiara Lynn Ford with one count of rape, a first-degree felony, and two counts of gross sexual imposition. The Ohio nursing assistant was arrested after
Experts and advocates worry that private equity firms and other for-profit owners are underfunding care in order to line their pockets. Evidence, common sense, and academic studies link for-profit status to poor quality. Researchers and investigative articles spotlighting poor care and safety lapses at national chains. Research has repeatedly linked lower staffing levels to substandard care. To date, CMS
Ted Sherman wrote a great article for NJ.com explaining how nursing home owner/operators hide behind shell companies and divert funds to entices with common control or ownership. The industry regulations define them as “related entities.” The article uses the infamous Skyline Healthcare chain as one example but the problem persists throughout the long-term care industry.
It is a travesty how we treat our elderly veterans. Fox News reported on poorly operated nursing homes by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Short-staffing, inadequate supplies, and burnt-out caregivers lead to the neglect of those who protected and defended this great country. These facilities care for the most vulnerable vets in need
The US Department of Justice criminally charged Jesse Benton with directing known Russian financial donations into the 2016 presidential election. Benton funneled tens of thousands of dollars from a Russian oligarch to Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee. The Russian wired $100,000 to Benton’s consulting firm. Benton is a long-time Republican operative. Last year
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