by Shaina Humphries | Jul 10, 2012 | Politics, Science + Technology
Thousands of Americans–some in front of the Supreme Court, others through social media–have insisted that they will not comply with the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act. But some see the statement as more of a symbol, rather than an...
by Jenna Barnes | Jul 10, 2012 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Ahead of Wednesday’s House vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, business executives testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that “Obamacare” will have negative economic impacts. Mary Miller, the CEO of...
by Jenna Barnes | Jul 10, 2012 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama broke his promise to not raise taxes on middle class Americans by requiring those who opt against buying health care coverage to pay a fee, Sen. Orrin Hatch said Monday. “Obamacare is a massive tax increase on American families and...
by Malena Caruso | Jul 9, 2012 | Science + Technology
On July 4th the food vendors at the Smithsonian Folk Festival got a special visit. Inspectors from the Public Health Service were out on the National Mall keeping visitors safe, but you may not have seen them. The two officers were checking the safety and quality of...
by Meghan Schiller | Jul 5, 2012 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Z-Burger’s 4th Annual Independence Burger Eating Contest attracted contestants from near and far with one thing in common: big appetites and a love of hamburgers. Did the Canadian reigning champion polish off enough burgers to bring the title...
by Gino Vicci | Jul 5, 2012 | National Security, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — While many adults and children revel in the spectacular light displays across the skies on the Fourth of July, others avoid the sounds of fireworks in hopes of dodging memories of war. “I am not a big fan of fireworks, to be completely honest,” said...
