The behind-the-scenes battle
over health care reform in the U.S.

by Markham Heid | Dec 20, 2009 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — During much of the last decade, David Castagnetti served as chief of staff for Montana Sen. Max Baucus, the powerful chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and a central figure in the current health care reform debate. Where it was published The...

Lieberman: ‘People are frustrated’ about
shortages, lack of access to H1N1 vaccinations

by Markham Heid | Nov 17, 2009 | Politics, Science + Technology

WASHINGTON – As public discontent festers in response to inadequate H1N1 vaccine supplies, Congressional calls for answers continue to swell. Before a hearing of the Homeland Security committee, Department of Health and Human Services representatives responded Tuesday...

Penny to sport a new look in 2010 and beyond

by Markham Heid | Nov 12, 2009 | Business & Tech

Get the Flash Player to see this content. U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy unveiled Lincoln’s new back side on Thursday near the Capitol. (Markham Heid, Alex Keefe /...

Sweat the small stuff, because it’s not small to everyone

by Markham Heid | Nov 11, 2009 | Topics

WASHINGTON — Know your audience. Journalism students are taught this maxim early and often, but there’s a corollary to the lesson that most reporters learn quickly through experience: Your most critical audience members are often the people you write about. And...

Thousands join GOP House members in rally aimed at shouting down health care bill

by Markham Heid | Nov 5, 2009 | Science + Technology

Get the Flash Player to see this player. Thousands gathered Thursday at the U.S. Capitol to protest the House health care reform bill, set to go to a vote this weekend. (Photos and editing by Diane Rusignola | Audio by Markham Heid) Story by Markham Heid WASHINGTON...