When American HealthCare Providers announced that it had secured a $23 million contract to provide medications to mental patients after their release from jails or hospitals, the stock price doubled. Trouble is, it isn’t true.
Fit for a king–or at least a CEO–the Herman Miller Aeron chair is a marvel of ergonomics and engineering. So of course the city’s welfare agency had to have several dozen.
Although a committee has formed to reform the system that provides free lawyers to the poor, until the legislature provides raises, it’s unlikely representation will improve by much.
You can now keep an ear on your public servants at work, as New York State Assembly and State Senate debate will be available on the Internet.
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