Human Interest

President Trump's pro-energy policies are on a collision course with his protectionist policies. Let's hope, for the sake of the economy and energy independence, energy policies prevail.

At a time when U.S. oil production is at an all-time high, the president's tariffs on metals are raising the cost of pipeline and drilling materials.

In the last few years, breakthroughs in extracting oil and natural gas secured America's spot as a top energy producer.

President Trump thinks Americans pay too much for prescription drugs -- and says foreign countries are to blame. In a speech, he criticized nations that use socialist price controls to artificially hold down the cost of pharmaceuticals. "For decades," he noted, "other countries have rigged the system so that American patients are charged much more . . . for the exact same drug."

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People in all countries around the globe deserve the right to learn to read.

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At his campaign rallies, President Trump promised to protect Medicare. But now, his administration is quietly embracing drastic changes that could choke off seniors' access to lifesaving treatments.

Consider the administration's new guidance for Medicare Advantage, which enables about 20 million Medicare beneficiaries to obtain subsidized health plans from private insurers. The guidance, which took effect this January, allows insurers to force beneficiaries to try older, low-cost medications before they can access more advanced, expensive drugs. 

Scientists searching for cures to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and other deadly illnesses may soon lose their funding, due to a misguided proposal from Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar.

The proposal would gradually reduce Medicare's reimbursement rate for advanced drugs administered in hospitals and doctor's offices by 30 percent.  Sec. Azar claims these price controls "will save $17 billion in Medicare drug spending over the next five years." 

President Trump thinks Americans pay too much for prescription drugs -- and says foreign countries are to blame. In a speech, he criticized nations that use socialist price controls to artificially hold down the cost of pharmaceuticals. "For decades," he noted, "other countries have rigged the system so that American patients are charged much more . . . for the exact same drug." 

SALT LAKE CITY — Do you want to take your fishing game to the next level this year? You can learn how and where to catch walleye during an upcoming seminar hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

The free event will be held at the Utah Department of Natural Resources building at 1594 W. North Temple in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to learn about the following:

• DWR’s walleye program