Since 2009, while the agency has planned or carried out heath care cost control measures, it has yet to evaluate the effectiveness of those measures. Of 16 cost-control programs BOP identified, it could document cost savings from only one.
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Concert Review: Jazz and Chihuly, Songs of Protest and Reconciliation at New York Botanical Garden
By the conclusion of the evening, the storm and rain had stopped and the audience had been refreshed and uplifted by the program's embodiment of the evolution of freedom into forgiveness, reconciliation, and love.
Read More »Major League Baseball Has No Plans for Robot Umpires – At Least Not Yet
The idea of using robot umpires keeps rearing its ugly head.
Read More »The Coming Last Long Grasp of White Supremacy
This last long grasp of white supremacy might last for more than a decade or two – who knows, and there will be times when it musters other spurts of vitality, but nothing like 2016.
Read More »Seven Rules to Follow If You Want to Lose Weight
Millions of people attempt to lose weight every year, contributing to a $20 billion weight loss industry, but many of them end up unhappy by the end of their attempt.
Read More »Interview: Jessica Garrels of Catholic Relief Services in Laos
The Trump Administration's 2018 budget proposes eliminating funding for the longstanding McGovern-Dole program that funds school meals in impoverished areas in Laos and other countries.
Read More »Interview: Anthea Ong of Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)’s ‘Open Homes’
Home owners welcome the public into their homes in SIFA's 'Open Homes' project. For participant Anthea Ong, 'Home is a state of being for me – it's when I am at ease and at peace with who I am. When how I live, love and lead are congruent and joy is present more than not.'
Read More »Book Review: ‘Race and Social Change: A Quest, A Study, A Call To Action’ by Max Klau
'Race and Social Change' is something undeniably important to society today and likely for many days to come. Max Klau untangles the complex system behind racism and optimistically lays out steps we can all take to bridge the gap. I encourage you to read on because it will enlighten even the most educated among us.
Read More »Interview: Brenda Urizar of Catholic Relief Services in Guatemala
Lobby in the U.S. and advocate with legislators to keep the McGovern-Dole program fully funded. This is an incredibly important program.
Read More »Senators Pitch Bill to Improve Conditions for Female Inmates
The bill mandates, for example, that inmates who are primary caretakers may receive visits from family members up to six days per week, with no limit to the number of children who may visit.
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