Almanac Almanac Day 349 2024 Autumn 84
Today marks the 349th day of 2024 and the 84th day of autumn. Notable birthdays include James Doolittle Margaret Chase Smith Shirley Jackson Don Hewitt Lee Remick Patty Duke Bill Buckner Kyle Shanahan and Vanessa Hudgens. A historical note recalls George Washington’s bloodletting prior to his death. Margaret Chase Smith’s quote highlights moral courage. The South Pole holds three poles and the moon is between the first quarter and full phase. AP File.
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Biden's pardon of Hunter clouds legacy and waning influence
Carl P. Leubsdorf analyzes Biden's presidency year by year, noting early achievements like infrastructure, chips, climate, and COVID recovery, then a downhill arc marked by border, inflation, and Afghanistan fallout. The Hunter pardon and age concerns sealed a controversial end, with Harris briefly poised to lead.
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No peace on earth amid holiday secularism and violence
Opinion argues that secular Christmas branding hides social and political tensions. It cites the Daniel Penny acquittal protests, blames misrepresentation by Black Lives Matter figures, and links rising costs and Obamacare to government influence on health insurance.
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Obamacare costs and government reliance debate by Cal Thomas
Cal Thomas argues Obamacare raises health care costs and insurance expenses while boosting federal dependence through exchanges with higher deductibles and narrower networks. He cites Medicaid improper payments in 2020 totaling 86 billion, and questions eligibility, accusing voters and officials of contributing to a flawed expansion.
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Clinician Creates Energy Bill Aid Program for Patients
A Boston Medical Center primary care physician, Anna Goldman, launched a program that prescribes energy bill assistance to patients lacking power. She notes illness worsens without electricity for devices like nebulizers and oxygen machines and cites a March survey finding 1 in 5 U S households struggle with at least one energy bill.
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Hospital uses solar savings to aid patients’ energy bills
BMC launched a pilot program using a 365 kilowatt rooftop solar array funded with IRA support to generate about 80 families of energy relief. Each family saves roughly $600 annually on utilities, with hospital leaders aiming to expand as savings and credits grow. The initiative links sustainability to patient welfare and staff recruitment, showing a model for care and climate action.
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