#Bill McHenry

[brianmchenry]

A Million and Nine

‘A Million and Nine’ is based on the Bill Forsyth film, ‘Gregory’s Girl’. A giclée print of it is available on my print shop

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At this point, it doesn't sound like a deal can be reached any other way, but I've been wrong before.

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[icarusbetide]

my odyssey with the shitshow that is legends and lies, the patriots

i'm watching bill o'reilly's show legends and lies, the patriots and it is wild. 💀 for a show that claims to disperse legends and myths it sure does feed into a lot of narratives. it's actually impressive, how it dramatizes these events and people to the point where every single figure is inaccurate and somehow less entertaining than their actual selves. didn't get to every episode because not all of them are online.

up to the war it's mostly a lot of dramatization that doesn't really add anything and is still horrendously awkward. but the constitutional convention onwards is where i sat there and went. oh, this is bad.

it's obviously not equipped to handle the jefferson-hamilton rivalry and the resulting political factions because it dilutes both figures so bad lmao.

jefferson is just pouting 24/7. they have the actor say the quote from the letter he sent washington about the dinner bargain where he went " hamilton tricked me sirrr he literally duped me into a compromise" without any context. and when washington later calls him out on his sneaky newspaper bullshit he just sits there sulking. like give the guy some credit, he could scheme! he was a far better politician than hamilton! if you're going to try to break down the mythological image of jefferson as the holy patron of the common man then do it all the way! he wasn't like "but sir :(" and then gracefully concede defeat wtf. they make it seem like jefferson lost to hamilton and then later suddenly won (?) without delving into the attacks on hamilton's reputation and how it was a very effective campaign.

also, there is a lot to explore in jefferson's arguments themselves. it would be worthwhile to delve deeper into why exactly he opposed hamiltonian policies, how he thought it would affect the union, etc. to be fair the show does talk about how he thought hamilton would create a monarchy, which is true - but it's just barebones, you know? maybe a bit more detail to actually strengthen both sides' argument if your goal here is objectivity and truth.

i'm a little lad who wants berries and cream!

and you could probably guess this from what i just said about jefferson but hamilton is exactly the ambition-crazed machiavellian schemer you would expect him to be. what's worse is that they don't go into his actual actions that can be critiqued all that much. like why exactly did he want the whiskey tax? what consequences did it have? there's a lot of complexity to dig into, both in how he reasoned he was taxing a luxury, how the farmers reacted, etc. or how there was speculation (duer) that strengthened jefferson's concerns; none of that's really addressed properly. once again, just barebones. this man did not conceal his thoughts, there's a lot of ammunition and yet.

it's hilarious because from his very first appearance as aide-de-camp they kept doing these sneaky cuts to his face where he's just side-eyeing with this deadpan expression. at the time i was like "wtf is wrong with this editing" but i think they were trying to foreshadow 😭. for the rest of the show he's always sitting in corners, smoking and staring at jefferson/washington.

and the quasi-war is so bad. so bad. they address hamilton wanting to use the war as an opportunity to establish a standing army but go about it so heavy-handedly it just becomes wack. in the show, hamilton is so crazed by his jealousy towards adams that he'll do anything to take power (his ambition did have a role in it but it's weird that they don't say anything about what the french were doing at this point, why americans were divided? not even sure if non-history buffs will immediately realize that this war with france is due to the french revolution and la dih dah.) and this what he says after mchenry claims that adams will want washington as general again:

"But His Excellency is far too old to command from the field. He will give his command to a trusted friend. Someone...perhaps...he once thought of as a son. *smirk with McHenry*."

the last part? "someone he once thought of as a son" BITCH if you did any research you would know that hamilton was screaming crying throwing up at the mere THOUGHT of being considered washington's son. you can hear the villain music in the background. no, literally, you can actually hear villain music. i love this show so much.

then it tells us "yeah hamilton took power" but where is washington in all this? the guy who insisted on hamilton being his 2nd apparently out of love for his "son" (lafayette found dead in a ditch). dying in bed according to the next scene lmao.

so yeah hamilton is a shitshow but that also ruins washington because he's in that weird position of being idolized and also diminished. "yesss slay washington you are so talented as a spymaster and spotting talent but also you were manipulated by hamilton! but also you fully supported hamilton's agenda! you were such a good president i love you."

and john adams is so weak it's an insult to the man. at least show us that hater energy. wdym adams went "i had thought you had stopped this obsession of yours" to jefferson when jefferson was complaining about hamilton? maybe he didn't hate hamilton as much at that point if that's what they're implying? but the show makes him into this affable guy, who didn't want an army (the man longed for military glory) and only dismantles it because he realizes that jefferson was 100% right and it was all hamilton's quest for power. the french are nonexistent in this french-american war, which is my biggest grievance.

and aaron burr...the less i say about this show's aaron burr the better. didn't even try for historical accuracy. didn't try for anything besides "mwahahaha i am a politician! with no ideas! and i will say that to your face hamilton" so yeah the hamilton that they portrayed as crazed for power (in the same 40 minute episode i tell you) is suddenly a great judge of character. maybe at the end they did make him slightly sympathetic? it talks about his public fall from grace after the duel so some points for that.

and look at this shit y'all. can't make this up.

sigh. a historian says "jefferson insisted on seeing hamilton as a power-hungry monarchist" but then the show makes it seem like that's the truth. all the historians are saying things and then the show's scenes are saying something completely different so the entire thing is ???? wtf is the goal of this thing?

besides all of this, it's a wild ride based purely on the absolutely terrible hair. you will not believe how bad the hair is. i shit you not i screamed ten times wondering where the hell they got wigs that can look that bad. watch it just for the hair actually.

and of course the strange, awkward editing and flashbacks that are probably confusing to people who are normal and don't keep historical dates/events marked up with these people's lives. washington dies and comes back to life in flashbacks like 3 times.

it sucks! it's not even entertaining but there are moments of humor and ridiculousness; the bad hair really saved this thing. i might be harsh, given that i just defended hamilton the musical for its relative inaccuracy, but i find it fundamentally different because this show claims superior historical accuracy. it looks and feels like a low-budget documentary and it's just. wrong. at certain points. if it wants to get real into the nitty-gritty of these complex people then you have to commit! it couldn't quite abandon the common impression a lot of americans have towards jefferson, couldn't abandon that perspective of hamilton. but then it doesn't delve into the actual mistakes and darker actions of these people. maybe it was in a different episode but i saw no mention of the reynolds pamphlets, jefferson's relationship with sally hemings, diplomatic deals, or whatnot.

not only is it a ultimate failure at clearing up legends and lies, it probably created some new ones instead. only part that was relatively okay was benedict arnold's i think.

[grumpycakes]

TO CATCH ANYONE UP that doesn't wanna read the fucking novel of yesterdays post (sorry) a break down of what happened last night

They met at 10pm, McCarthy looking smug and assuming he had the votes

Nomination speeches as per usual, McCarthy's BESTIE (apparently) McHenry came up and nominated him. Tried to be a jokey dude but the jokes almost all fell flat, haha. Dems sent up Aguilar for the 9th time, basically insinuated the Repubs. can't lead cause of the infighting. No Far Rights came up.

with all Representatives present he needs 218

Round 14 of voting, only votes that went to not Jeffries or McCarthy were

Biggs - voting for Jordan

Boebert - Voted Present (lowering the needed votes for McCarthy)

Crane - Voting for Biggs

Gaetz - Did not vote when called first round. Did vote Present on second call (with two Presents the count needed lowers by 1)

Good - Voted for Jordan

Rosendale - Voted for Biggs

SO with the two present votes the threshold for winning is 217. BUT with the 4 holdouts that still voted for others McCarthy only has 216.

While tallying of the votes occurs, all hell breaks loose. Republicans have realized they still wont win.

You CAN change your vote, if you voted in error, while they are tallying and before they announce the official results.

THIS MEANS a group of Republicans DESCEND on Gaetz and Boebert to desperately try to convince them to switch to voting for McCarthy. McCarthy himself goes up to talk to them. Gaetz does some aggressive pointing and McCarthy walks away. Alabama Rep, Mike Rogers, who is most likely CRANKY and TIRED and feels like they've been yanked around by a small group of people, goes to, I'M HOPING, lean in and yell at Gaetz and possibly Boebert. North Carolina Rep, Richard Hudson, may have misinterpreted, may have actually thought violence was incoming, and GRABBED ROGERS and COVERED HIS MOUTH (hopefully by fucking accident??) No injuries have been reported and no one technically came to blows, but it is TECHNICALLY a physical altercation, news goes WILD about it.

Tallying ends, McCArthy loses. McHenry (McCarthy Bestie) Moves to adjourn. Shouts seem inconclusive, they gotta button vote.

Button vote is going as expected and then suddenly McCarthy, Gaetz and a few other Republicans run down to change their votes w cards. Suddenly the WAIT NO DOn'T LEAVES win.

Nomination again, blissfully short from Republicans. Normal from Dems w a cheeky remark to just flip sides and vote for Jeffries. No Far Right nominations.

Round 15, 218 to win, here we go. Of the problem voters

Biggs - Flips to Present (lower win number)

Boebert - Present (2 Presents, number lower by 1)

Crane - Flips to present and immediately flees the room

Gaetz - Present (2 Presents, number lower by 1)

Good - Flips to Present

Rosendale - Did not vote when called, clear that McCarthy won before he was called a second time, Flipped to Present (2 Presents, number lower by 1)

Winning number would be 215 but McCarthy got 216 so it doesn't matter.

ofc celebrating from Repubs. Tallying finishes, it's official.

There were ceremonial speeches. Jeffries was fine, did get this huge dig section where he compared what the dems were to the repubs. Very sassy, highly recommend watching that part.

Gavel is handed over to McCarthy

LONG ASS SPEECH ensues. Acts like it doesn't matter what happens just that you won. But like nah brah, this was crazy and bad. Goes into far right conspiracy theory talking points. Basically promising to just be obstructionists and time wasters to look good to their constituents. Then goes into a buck wild analogy fever dream about paintings in the capitol???? Pretends he's gonna be bi-partisan. Thanks his family. Ends the speech.

He is sworn in, he FINALLY SWEARS ALL THE REPRESENTATIVES IN AFTER 4 DAYS. They do basic shit and like electing clerks and workers and etc etc.

They can't make bills until the Rules of the House are agreed to. But it was also 1 AM their time. McCarthy tells them to adjourn till monday and the night finally ends.

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TAKEAWAYS

McCarthy won by promising wild things that will make his speakership shitty for himself

Republicans have some serious infighting issues that may effect how they make laws and run the country

This was an absolute embarrassment and don't let McCarthy pretend otherwise

The final Present voters looked absolutely MISERABLE when doing so

If they can get together to send things they want into action, it's gonna be a shitty time, so be prepared (ie investigations and spending bills)

This may weaken peoples belief in Republicans and effect voting, but it's TWO YEARS before anyone can vote again so don't hold out hope

[beardedmrbean]

A vote on language condemning the "horrors of socialism" split House Democrats on Thursday, which one Republican said reveals a soft spot some Democrats have for a political philosophy that has resulted in impoverishment and death for hundreds of millions of people.

Republicans called up the resolution as a way to remind the public that socialist policies – which they fear have been creeping into American life after two years of Democrat control in Washington – go against the values on which America was founded. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said Thursday that socialism is "one of the most destructive ideologies in world history."

As expected, the resolution split Democrats, as some have openly described themselves as adherents of "democratic socialism." As a group, Democrats narrowly voted in favor of the resolution by a 109-86 tally, even though every Democrat who debated the bill spoke against the resolution.

In another sign of how the bill split the party, 14 Democrats voted "present." The resolution passed 328-86 thanks to unanimous Republican support.

WHERE DO THE SQUAD, DEMOCRATS STAND ON SOCIALISM? GOP WILL PUT THEM TO THE TEST THIS WEEK

Democrats justified their vote by saying while they oppose socialism, the decision to call up the measure is a warning shot that Republicans are looking to cut Social Security, Medicare and other social welfare programs, an assertion Republicans have rejected for weeks.

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., went further by accusing Republicans of calling up a resolution that is an indictment of major elements of the federal government that helped millions of people during the pandemic.

"Americans know better than the fearmongering we see here today," Waters said. "They know, for example, that when the pandemic hit and people were dying all across this country, it was the federal government that stepped in to provide trillions of dollars of support to small businesses, workers, ranchers, students, seniors, and would you believe it, even Republican members of Congress."

"Historically, Republicans have tried to label as socialist any Democratic actions that improve the lives of Americans," added Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y. "This is what Republicans call socialism. From climate action and public education to affordable care and Social Security, Republicans classify popular government programs to help working families as socialism."

Republicans said Democrats were over-complicating the issue.

"Despite my Democratic colleagues’ claims, there’s nothing in this resolution about entitlement programs or banning social services or anything of the like," said Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C.

After Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., pointed out several historical political leaders who were socialists and argued that not all forms of socialism deserve condemnation, McHenry thanked him for acknowledging that Democrats so have a soft spot for this system of government.

"If this resolution would just simply draw out my Democrat colleagues to just say, yes, they are in favor of socialism, maybe this is a worthwhile endeavor," McHenry said.

Socialism is broadly understood to be an economic and political theory that calls for putting the means of production into the hands of a public collective, and "democratic socialism" is seen as a philosophy that calls for a heavier government hand that might approach the governing styles of some European nations.

The resolution approved by the House says history shows that any move toward socialism "necessitates a concentration of power that has time and time again collapsed into Communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships."

It says socialist policies have led to "famine and mass murders, and the killing of over 100,000,000 people worldwide," along with some of the "greatest crimes in history" committed by Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Pol Pot and others.

"[B]etween 15,000,000 and 55,000,000 people starved to death in the wake of famine and devastation caused by the Great Leap Forward in China," the resolution notes. "[T]he socialist experiment in Cambodia led to the killing fields in which over a million people were gruesomely murdered."

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

October 3, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

Wow.

Today, House Republicans made history by being the first to throw out their own Speaker of the House, while the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination made history by being the first candidate to be gagged by a judge after threatening one of the judge’s law clerks by posting a lie about her on social media. 

Ever since Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) made a deal with the extremists in his conference to win the speakership after Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in January 2023, he has catered to those extremists in an apparent bid to hold on to his position. From the first, he gave them key positions on committees, permitted them to introduce extreme measures and load up bills with poison pills that meant the bills could never make it through Congress, and recently to open impeachment hearings against President Joe Biden.

But the extremists have continued to bully him, especially since they opposed a deal he cut with Biden before McCarthy would agree to raise the debt ceiling, threatening to make the United States default on its debt for the first time in U.S. history. When their refusal to pass either appropriations bills or a continuing resolution to buy more time to pass those bills meant the U.S. was hours away from a government shutdown, McCarthy finally had to rely on the Democrats for help passing a continuing resolution on Saturday. 

A shutdown would have hurt the country and, in so doing, would have benefited former president Trump, to whom the extremists are loyal. Led by Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida, they were vocal about their anger at McCarthy’s pivot to the Democrats to keep the government open, 

Yesterday, Gaetz challenged McCarthy’s leadership, apparently with the expectation that the Democrats would step in to save McCarthy’s job, although it is traditionally the majority party that determines its leader. According to Paul Kane of the Washington Post, McCarthy did reach out to Democrats for votes to support his speakership. But Democrats pointed to McCarthy’s constant caving to the MAGA Republicans—as recently as Sunday, McCarthy blamed the threat of a shutdown on the Democrats—and were clear the problem was the Republicans’ alone. 

“It is now the responsibility of the [Republican] members to end the House Republican Civil War. Given their unwillingness to break from MAGA extremism in an authentic and comprehensive manner, House Democratic leadership will vote yes on the pending Republican Motion to Vacate the Chair,” minority leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote to the Democratic caucus.

And so, when the House considered blocking Gaetz’s motion to vacate the chair, the measure failed by a vote of 208 to 218. Eleven Republicans voted against blocking it. And then, on the voting over the measure itself, 216 members voted to remove McCarthy while 210 voted to keep him in the speaker’s chair. Eight Republicans abandoned their party to toss him aside, making him the first speaker ever removed from office. 

The result was a surprise to many Republicans, and there is no apparent plan for moving forward. House Rules Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), who released a statement supporting McCarthy, called the outcome “simply a vote for chaos.”

Speakers provide a list of people to become temporary speakers in case of emergency, so the gavel has passed to Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC), who has power only to recess, adjourn, and hold votes for a new speaker. McCarthy says he will not run for speaker again. The House has recessed for the rest of the week, putting off a new speaker fight. 

Until then, Republicans seem to be turning their fury at their own debacle on the Democrats, blaming them for not stepping in to fix the Republicans’ mess. One of McHenry’s first official acts was to order former speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to vacate her private Capitol office by tomorrow, announcing that he was having the room rekeyed. Pelosi was not even there for today’s votes; she is in California for the memorial services for the late Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). 

McHenry’s action is unlikely to make the Democrats more eager to work with the Republicans; Pelosi noted that this “sharp departure from tradition” seemed a surprising first move “[w]ith all the important decisions that the new Republican Leadership must address, which we are all eagerly awaiting….” Pelosi might have been sharp, but she is not wrong. The continuing resolution to fund the government runs out shortly before Thanksgiving, and funding for Ukraine has an even shorter time frame than that. The House cannot do business without a speaker, and each day this chaos continues is a victory for the extremists who are eager to stop a government that does anything other than what they want from functioning, even as it highlights the Republicans’ inability to govern. 

Phew. But that was not the end of the day’s news.

Jose Pagliery of The Daily Beast, who is watching the New York trial of Trump, his two older sons, two of his associates, and the Trump Organization, wrote that New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur F. Engoron said today that he had warned Trump’s lawyer that Trump must not continue his attacks on the justice system. Rather than heed the warning, Trump today went after Engoron’s own law clerk, posting a lie about her with a photo on social media. “Personal attacks on members of my court staff are unacceptable, inappropriate, and I will not tolerate them under any circumstances,” Engoron said. 

Engoron ordered Trump to delete the post, and the former president did so. Engoron forbade “all parties from posting, emailing, or speaking publicly about any members of my staff” and warned there would be “serious sanctions” for those who did so. 

The New York case strikes close to Trump’s identity as a successful businessman by showing that he lied about the actual value of his properties, and by dissolving a number of his businesses by canceling their licenses. Adding to Trump’s troubles today is that he fell off Forbes’ list of the 400 wealthiest Americans, a status that in the past he has cared deeply about.

In the midst of the Republican chaos, the Biden administration announced that the manufacturers of all the ten drugs selected for negotiation with Medicare to lower prices have agreed to participate in the program, although they are pursuing lawsuits to stop it. Several of the pharmaceutical companies have complained of being “essentially forced” to sign on; one says it is participating “under protest” but feels it has no choice given the penalties their products would bear if they are unwilling to negotiate prices. 

According to the White House, the ten drugs selected for negotiation accounted for a total of $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs for an estimated 9 million Medicare enrollees in 2022. The negotiations were authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed without any Republican votes.

The Department of Justice announced eight indictments against China-based companies and their employees for crimes relating to street fentanyl and methamphetamine production, distribution of synthetic opioids, and sales resulting from precursor chemicals used to make street fentanyl. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrator Anne Milgram noted that the supply chain that brings street fentanyl to the U.S. starts in China, from which chemical companies ship fentanyl precursors and analogues into our country and into Mexico, where the chemicals “are used to make fentanyl and make it especially deadly.” Milgram promised that the “DEA will not stop until we defeat this threat.” 

Finally, while the Republicans were making history on the House side of the U.S. Capitol, the Democrats were making history on the Senate side. Vice President Kamala Harris swore into office Senator Laphonza Butler to complete the term of Senator Dianne Feinstein, which ends next year. Before her nomination, Butler was the president of EMILYs List, a political action committee dedicated to electing Democratic female candidates who back reproductive rights to office, and has advised a number of high-profile political campaigns, including that of Harris in 2020.  

Butler is the first Black lesbian in the Senate. She and her wife, Nenike, have a daughter.

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[brianmchenry]

After Peter Seddon: Memories construct a different picture

In the 1980 the artist Peter Seddon created a series of large scale pastel drawings based on the Highland Clearances that explored themes such as history, memory and cultural difference.

These were included as part of the 1986 exhibition ‘As an Fhearann/ From the Land’ organised by An Lantair Gallery in Stornaway to mark the centenary of the Crofting Act. I visited the exhibition when it first came to Glasgow and it had a huge impact on not only my practice but also how I was to view the Highlands and Islands of Scotland that I would be living in for the next fifteen or so years of my life.

The following images and notes are the start of an attempt to explore the themes that I first came across in Peters work and to place them in a personal context.

Essie Stewart is playing the accordion again for Richard Burton'

The drawing takes it’s subject matter from Tim Neats’ book ‘The Summer Walkers’ about the pearl fishers and travelling families of Scotland.

‘Bill Travers is looking across the Firth of Lorne again’

There’s a point in the film ‘Ring of Bright Water’ when the main character first travels north and gets off the old Calmac bus to look across the Firth of Lorne towards Mull in the distance.

Of course the movie takes vast liberties with both the book and the story of Gavin Maxwell himself but somehow for me, with that scene it all gets forgotten.

Ben Buie, Sgur Dearg, Dùn da Ghàoithe are in front of him like incomplete notes, each a hesitant beginning to something that isn’t there anymore.

Each a grace note

and I am sitting there in Fishnish all those years later.

[deanwasalwaysbi]

23 Republican Senators & 124 Congressmen signed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court asking for a 50 state ban on mifepristone, a drug safer than tylenol that is standard treatment for abortion & miscarriages, "due to safety concerns". The brief DARES to argue that banning the life saving drug would save women from 'reproductive control'. (x) These 147 people would rather have women die of sepsis than let women control their own bodies. If your representatives are on this list, call them and tell their office you will be voting against them in the next election because they asked SCOTUS to throw the US medical drug system into chaos at the cost of American lives.

United States Senate

Lead Senator: Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS) John Barrasso (WY) Mike Braun (IN) Katie Britt (AL) Ted Budd (NC) Bill Cassidy (LA) Kevin Cramer (ND) Mike Crapo (ID) Ted Cruz (TX) Steve Daines (MT) Josh Hawley (MO) John Hoeven (ND) James Lankford (OK) Mike Lee (UT) Cynthia Lummis (WY) Roger Marshall (KS) Markwayne Mullin (OK) James Risch (ID) Marco Rubio (FL) Rich Scott (FL) John Thune (SD) Tommy Tuberville (AL) Roger Wicker (MS)

United States House of Representatives

Lead Representative: August Pfluger (TX–11) Robert Aderholt (AL–04) Mark Alford (MO–04) Rick Allen (GA–12) Jodey Arrington (TX–19) Brian Babin (TX–36) Troy Balderson (OH–12) Jim Banks (IN–03) Aaron Bean (FL–04) Cliff Bentz (OR–02) Jack Bergman (MI–01) Andy Biggs (AZ–05) Gus Bilirakis (FL–12) Dan Bishop (NC–08) Lauren Boebert (CO–03) Mike Bost (IL–12) Josh Brecheen (OK–02) Ken Buck (CO–04) Tim Burchett (TN–02) Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX–26) Eric Burlison (MO–07) Kat Cammack (FL–03) Mike Carey (OH–15) Jerry Carl (AL–01) Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA–01) John Carter (TX–31) Ben Cline (VA–06) Michael Cloud (TX–27) Andrew Clyde (GA–09) Mike Collins (GA–10) Elijah Crane (AZ–02) Eric A. “Rick” Crawford (AR–01) John Curtis (UT–03) Warren Davidson (OH–08) Monica De La Cruz (TX–15) Jeff Duncan (SC–03) Jake Ellzey (TX–06) Ron Estes (KS–04) Mike Ezell (MS–04) Pat Fallon (TX–04) Randy Feenstra (IA–04) Brad Finstad (MN–01) Michelle Fischbach (MN–07) Scott Fitzgerald (WI–05) Mike Flood (NE–01) Virginia Foxx (NC–05) Scott Franklin (FL–18) Russell Fry (SC–07) Russ Fulcher (ID–01) Tony Gonzales (TX–23) Bob Good (VA–05) Paul Gosar (AZ–09) Garret Graves (LA–06) Mark Green (TN–07) Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA–14) H. Morgan Griffith (VA–09) Glenn Grothman (WI–06) Michael Guest (MS–03) Harriet Hageman (WY) Andy Harris, M.D. (MD–01) Diana Harshbarger (TN–01) Kevin Hern (OK–01) Clay Higgins (LA–03) Ashley Hinson (IA–02) Erin Houchin (IN–02) Richard Hudson (NC–09) Bill Huizenga (MI–04) Bill Johnson (OH–06) Mike Johnson (LA–04) Jim Jordan (OH–04) Mike Kelly (PA–16) Trent Kelly (MS–01) Doug LaMalfa (CA–01) Doug Lamborn (CO–05) Nicholas Langworthy (NY–23) Jake LaTurner (KS–02) Debbie Lesko (AZ–08) Barry Loudermilk (GA–11) Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO–03) Tracey Mann (KS–01) Lisa McClain (MI–09) Dr. Rich McCormick (GA–06) Patrick McHenry (NC–10) Carol Miller (WV–01) Mary Miller (IL–15) Max Miller (OH–07) Cory Mills (FL–07) John Moolenar (MI–02) Alex X. Mooney (WV–02) Barry Moore (AL–02) Blake Moore (UT–01) Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC–03) Troy Nehls (TX–22) Ralph Norman (SC–05) Andy Ogles (TN–05) Gary Palmer (AL–06) Bill Posey (FL–08) Guy Reschenthaler (PA–14) Mike Rogers (AL–03) John Rose (TN–06) Matthew Rosendale, Sr. (MT–02) David Rouzer (NC–07) Steve Scalise (LA–01) Keith Self (TX–03) Pete Sessions (TX–17) Adrian Smith (NE–03) Christopher H. Smith (NJ–04) Lloyd Smucker (PA–11) Pete Stauber (MN–08) Elise Stefanik (NY–21) Dale Strong (AL–05) Claudia Tenney (NY–24) Glenn Thompson (PA–15) William Timmons, IV (SC–04) Beth Van Duyne (TX–24) Tim Walberg (MI–05) Michael Waltz (FL–05) Randy Weber, Sr. (TX–14) Daniel Webster (FL–11) Brad R. Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH–02) Bruce Westerman (AR–04) Roger Williams (TX–25) Joe Wilson (SC–02) Rudy Yakym (IN–02)

If your representatives are on this list, call them and tell their office you will be voting against them in the next election because they asked SCOTUS to throw the US medical drug system into chaos at the cost of American lives.

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Annette : bête de scène, bête de foire

Texte paru dans le deuxième numéro de la revue RAYMOND.

Adam Driver s’avance d’un pas décidé. Le cheveux est aussi long que la moustache est fine, aucun sourire de façade, le visage est sombre, personne ne triche. L’homme, l’artiste, est en caleçon sous un long peignoir ouvert laissant à la vue de toutes et tous un corps clairement sculpté par des années d’exercice physique, de tension, de demande. Il quitte ce qui semble être sa loge, avance dans les coulisses, vers la scène. Il chante. “You used to laugh”, vous aviez l’habitude de rigoler, avant. Avant quoi ? Le film, Annette de Leos Carax, se plaît à ne jamais répondre, du moins pas totalement. Le public, lui semble savoir. Il chante également : “Get off this stage”, quitte cette scène. Et Adam Driver, ou plutôt, Henry McHenry, artiste de stand-up mondialement connu, renommé, célèbre et célébré, de faire les cent pas, de laisser la tension monter, de répondre, d’invectiver le public (toujours en chanson, on est ici autant chez Carax que chez Sparks).

C'est une histoire sur les impulsions, celles qui poussent quelqu'un à commettre un meurtre odieux. C'est un regard figé sur la célébrité. Cette scène résume Annette, et le personnage de Driver. Ici, l’humoriste (mais peut-on encore parler d’humour ? Parlons plutôt du personnage, de l’interprète, de l’artiste) est en difficulté. On ne veut pas de lui, il ne parvient pas à séduire, les sentiments nés derrière le rideau prennent le contrôle, et devant le rideau et son public, il ne peut plus les cacher. Ici est contenu tout ce qui fait, aussi, le stand-up, l’art scénique : un personnage qui prend toute la place, une intimité mise en scène qu’on ne contrôle plus toujours, une foule de moins en moins silencieuse, encline à donner son approbation (quand bien même on ne lui demande pas), les tourments d’un être qui voudrait se cacher mais dont le métier consiste à s’exposer, pire, se livrer volontairement en pâture. Adam Driver, dans le générique de fin, remercie Bill Burr et Chris Rock. Deux des plus grands, au service d’un des plus grands acteurs de sa génération, et, on ne s’y attendait pas, de l’un des films les plus justes sur le stand-up.

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Top Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Illinois: Your Guide to a Rewarding Career

Top Medical⁤ Billing and Coding Schools in Illinois: Your Guide to a Rewarding Career

The healthcare industry is booming,⁢ and with it, the ‍demand for skilled medical ⁢billing and coding professionals is ‌on the rise. If you’re considering ​a lucrative career ‌in this field, finding the right educational program is ​paramount.⁢ In this​ guide, we will​ explore ⁣the top ⁣medical billing ⁤and coding schools in Illinois, the benefits of⁤ pursuing ⁤this career, and practical tips for aspiring‌ students.

Why Choose a Career in Medical Billing⁤ and Coding?

Before diving into the best schools, let’s‍ take a moment to understand why a career in medical billing and coding can be both rewarding and fulfilling:

Job Security: The healthcare industry is constantly ⁣growing, leading to‍ a ⁤high demand for medical‍ billing and coding professionals.

Good Salary: ​With the ‌right qualifications, you can earn a competitive⁣ salary, often with opportunities for advancement.

Work-Life Balance: Many positions⁢ offer flexible⁣ hours, allowing for a satisfying work-life balance.

Remote Opportunities: The increasing use of electronic health ⁤records means many‌ jobs can‍ be done⁢ remotely.

Top ⁢Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Illinois

Here are the leading institutions offering medical billing and coding programs in Illinois:

School Name

Location

Program Length

Accreditation

College ⁤of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

1 Year

HLC

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale, IL

1-2 Years

HLC

McHenry County​ College

Crystal Lake, IL

1 Year

CAHIIM

Chicago State University

Chicago, IL

2 Years

HLC

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL

2​ Years

HLC

1. College of DuPage

Located in Glen Ellyn, College of DuPage⁣ offers a comprehensive Medical Coding program that prepares students for certification exams. With a focus on practical⁣ skills and‌ real-world applications, graduates have strong employment ‍prospects.

2. Southern‍ Illinois University

Southern Illinois University provides an‍ Associate’s Degree in ⁤ Health Information Management. The⁢ program is ‍designed to equip students‍ with‌ not only coding skills but also a broader ‍understanding ⁣of healthcare management.

3.‌ McHenry County⁢ College

McHenry ‍County College offers a Medical Billing and Coding Certificate that can be completed ⁤in one year. Their curriculum includes vital training in coding accuracy and billing procedures, ensuring​ graduates are job-ready.

4. Chicago State University

Chicago State​ University stands out with its Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management. This program incorporates advanced coding techniques, management principles, and health analytics.

5.⁣ Western Illinois University

Western Illinois⁢ University provides a‍ well-structured⁢ Bachelor’s in Health Services Management, allowing students to specialize‌ in⁢ coding and billing while receiving a broad‍ education in healthcare services.

Benefits of Attending Accredited Schools

Choosing an accredited school can greatly enhance your educational experience and future job prospects. ⁤Consider the following benefits:

Quality Education: Accreditation ensures the program meets rigorous academic standards.

Transferability: Credits are more likely to transfer from an‍ accredited institution to others.

Financial Aid: Many forms of financial aid are available only⁤ through‌ accredited⁤ programs.

Practical Tips for Aspiring Students

To help you make the most of your educational journey in medical billing⁤ and coding,⁣ here are some practical tips:

Research Each Program: Consider how⁤ each program aligns with your career goals, ​including courses offered and faculty experience.

Network with Alumni: Reach out to graduates to ​learn about their experiences and job placements.

Seek Internships: Hands-on experience is crucial. Look⁣ for internships or volunteer opportunities​ while you study.

Stay Updated: The field is always evolving.⁣ Join professional organizations to keep abreast of changes in coding‌ guidelines and billing practices.

Case Study: Success Story from a Graduate

Meet Sarah, a graduate from the College of DuPage’s Medical Coding ⁣program. ⁣After completing her course, she secured a role at a ‍local hospital as a medical coder. With hard work⁢ and continued education, Sarah quickly ‍advanced to ⁤a supervisory position within two years. Her story ⁢exemplifies how ‌dedication ​and the right educational foundation can lead to a successful career in ​medical billing and coding.

Conclusion

Embarking on​ a career in medical billing and coding in Illinois offers⁤ vast opportunities for growth and stability. By choosing‌ one of the top schools,‌ such as the College of DuPage or⁣ Southern Illinois University, you’ll be taking an ⁢important step​ towards a fulfilling professional path. Whether you’re ‍a recent high​ school graduate or looking to switch‌ careers, the skills you gain will be​ incredibly beneficial⁢ in the ever-expanding healthcare industry. Remember to leverage networking opportunities, stay informed about industry changes, and continually seek ways to enhance your skills​ for long-term success.

https://medicalbillingcertificationprograms.org/top-medical-billing-and-coding-schools-in-illinois-your-guide-to-a-rewarding-career/