‘Socialist’ Nordic Countries Are Actually Moving Toward Private Health Care

Plus: A Hub of Political Correctness Gets Hit With a Big Judgment

Jun 14, 2019   Good morning from Washington. Today marks the 244th anniversary of the Army, and Lt. Gen. Tom Spoehr reminds us of its great history. Meanwhile, Dr. Kevin Pham unearths some surprising facts about how socialized medicine is really working out in Scandinavian countries. Plus: Fred Lucas on the departure of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Hans von Spakovsky and Greg Walsh on why Oberlin College got what it deserved with the jury's decision that it pay $44 million to a family bakery. Enjoy your weekend.     Commentary 'Socialist' Nordic Countries Are Actually Moving Toward Private Health Care Between 2006 and 2016, the portion of the population covered by private insurance increased by 4% in Sweden, 7% in Norway, and 22% in Denmark. More Commentary A Hub of Political Correctness Gets Hit With a Big Judgment This case shows how much damage false claims of racism can cause. More Commentary When the Chips Are Down, Never Bet Against the US Army From Valley Forge to Sadr City, the Army has never let the nation down, nor will it ever. More News Trump Lauds Departing Press Chief Sanders as 'Special Person' for Doing 'an Incredible Job' "She is a very special person with extraordinary talents, who has done an incredible job!" says President Trump. More Analysis How Racial Quotas Are Hurting Minority Kids in Connecticut "Children deserve to be treated fairly, regardless of their race," says parent and plaintiff Gwen Samuel. More News White House Rebukes Calls for Firing of Conway Over Alleged Hatch Act Violations The Office of Special Counsel issued a report asserting that Conway violated the Hatch Act, a 1939 law that prevents federal employees from engaging in political activities on federal property. More Commentary Recent Agreement With Mexico Will Alleviate Border Crisis, but Further Reforms Needed for Long-Term Solution Mexico has committed to a 6,000 Mexican National Guard personnel deployment and sharp uptick in arrests. This enforcement component of the deal heralds a decisive shift in Mexico's approach to its southern border. More Commentary Alabama's Stand for Free Speech Sets an Example for the Nation The new Alabama proposal is designed to protect learning environments in higher ed and allow the free exchange of opinions. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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