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Now What?

What Next? So, the talk is that the Republicans want to get rid of Medicaid. OK, but what next? There would be lots of ways to walk this program back. Let me remind you, nobody likes it. Doctors hate it … Continue reading

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Who Are These Guys?

Who Are These Guys? Well, I’m sure you’ve realized by now that the Idaho legislature is in session. I forgive you if you haven’t. Most Idahoans don’t even know who represents them in the legislature. I know this from experience. … Continue reading

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Coroner Story: Cold and Dark

Cold Dark Sid had a garage that could be a refuge. Table saw, work bench, but damn cold in the winter. Frost on the inside of the south windows when it got below 20 outside. But it was barely freezing … Continue reading

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Faith or Dynamite

Faith or Dynamite If Trumps nominees, Kennedy for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Dr. Oz to direct Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) are able to get confirmed by the Republican Senate, which I think they will, … Continue reading

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Coroner Story: Dead Baby, Last

This doesn’t mean you won’t have to read about more, the ones in the middle…You should. Sid wondered just why the prosecutor wanted him to come up to the courthouse. The message had come a couple days before, so he … Continue reading

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Thanks

I want to express my thanks to you. Martha, my wife makes us all hold hands around the Thanksgiving table and say just what exactly we are thankful for. She warns us beforehand, so we think about it. I’m going … Continue reading

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Californication

You might be wondering how an Idaho Democrat is feeling right now. Or maybe not. If you are, good luck trying to find one to ask. I can tell you how I’m feeling, since I am a registered Idaho Democrat, … Continue reading

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Dead Babies; Preface

Dead Babies Preface I’ve seen some. I’ve even seen some I have delivered from out of their mothers’ wombs. Can you get more full circle? Family doctor, coroner: birth and death. Then we get around to the cause and manner … Continue reading

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Coroner Story: Dead Baby; First

The First Sid had become comfortable with the maelstrom. Toddlers screaming, tearing about as the mom held the newborn, the focus of his interest. “How’s he doing?” She held the babe to her breast and smiled at Sid. “Good appetite.” … Continue reading

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Break

Some of you might have been wondering where I’ve been. That’s a common question posed about us Idaho Democrats. Well, I’ve been up on ladders and planks and some real rickety scaffold, painting the second story window trim in a … Continue reading

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