The Obama administration is claiming victory when it comes to signups for ObamaCare, telling supporters the problems are in the past and that millions of Americans are better off because of the law. But Katherine Restrepo disagrees. The John Locke Foundation’s health and human services policy analyst looks inside the latest ObamaCare numbers and explains why the problems have likely just begun, and why it is imperative to replace ObamaCare with a consumer-driven health insurance/health delivery system that gives Americans choices that meet their individual needs. Then we turn to Election 2014. The season will be busy for politicians, parties, pundits, prognosticators, and political journalists. Tim Boyum, host of Time Warner Cable News’ “Capital Tonight” program, offers his assessment of the top races and issues his show will be addressing in the weeks ahead. Next is a look at energy policy. State leaders are breathing new life into a group known as the N.C. Energy Policy Council. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest recently briefed state lawmakers on the energy council’s goals and priorities. That’s followed by a discussion about a fascinating new book. Whether you consider the family, private-sector businesses, nonprofit groups, or the government as the primary source for solutions to society’s biggest problems, you’ll likely find some interest in the new book The Solution Revolution. Co-author William Eggars, global research director for the public practice at Deloitte, discusses major changes in the way people are approaching the search for solutions. And finally, we delve into the issue of benefit promises made to state employees and the taxpayer burden to pay for them. Sarah Curry, the John Locke Foundation’s director of fiscal policy studies, explains how much is owed, why the liability was largely ignored by previous legislatures, and what should be done to shore up the pension and health plans.
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