Bill to Address California Doctor Shortage, Overlooks Demand for Nurses

California State Senator Ed Hernandez has introduced

Senate Bill 491. The bill expands the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in order to allow them to set up their own practices. Under current California law, NPs are allowed to treat patients under doctor supervision. While doctors do have more training than NPs, NPs can act as physicians and have been referred to as “physician extenders."

Political Gridlock Is Not Caused By a More Divided Electorate

There is an idea, a myth if I may, that gets more attention in the mainstream media concerning the reasons behind political gridlock in Washington than any other explanation. It is an idea that says increased polarization in Washington is merely a reflection of increased polarization and ideological division in the electorate.

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What Causes Congressional Gridlock?

Congressional gridlock is the norm in today's polarizing political climate. Although voters are content with keeping the same people in office despite record lows of approval, the cause for this phenomenon can be rooted to the lack of Congressional moderates, which also means the lack of "bridgebuilders."