A little-noticed provision of the Affordable Care Act would allow each state, starting in 2017, to adopt its own alternatives to what’s come to be known as Obamacare. Object to the …
The Ignominious Demise of Community Health Alliance
I’ve seldom, if ever, been so misled by anyone as I was by the president of Community Health Alliance, Jerry Burgess, when I met with him on Oct. 9. I’d …
Paul Bonovich’s Many Misstatements About the City’s Pension Plan
The Knoxville Mercury does not support or oppose candidates for elected office. However, when a candidate makes egregiously erroneous statements, there’s a need to set the record straight. Such is …
From Brickbats to Kudos for Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett
A few months ago I wrote a column lambasting Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. I accused him of everything from being myopic and regressive to overstepping his authority. These condemnations were …
China’s Economic and Cultural Presence in Knoxville Grows
Economically, educationally, and culturally, the Chinese presence in the Knoxville area is on the rise. Consider: • At least five China-based or owned companies now have operations here with employment …