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Articles by Pam Kennedy
Eyes on Taiwan: A Post-Election Analysis for the Region and the World
It is well-known that Lai has not been China’s favored candidate. Based on his past record, he is and will be “presumed guilty” of pursuing Taiwan independence by China. The question for Beijing is how far and how fast he will go. From his election campaign, the Chinese experts have drawn the conclusion that Lai most likely will not pursue key actions to change Taiwan’s status, such as a constitutional revision or a referendum.
Open Forum: Be careful who you vote for
Reading letters to The Star can sometimes be a real eye-opener. In spite of the many good things which Democrats promote and accomplish, there are still people who actually seem to believe that all Democrats are bad people. The tenor of their letters shows evidence of their overwhelming fears and their profound unhappiness. I can't help feeling sad for them. Conversely, some people these days think that all Republicans are bad. Not true.
Much Ado About Delegations - But Real Taiwan-US Cooperation Is Elsewhere
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | East Asia Speaker Pelosi’s visit attracted all the attention, but consistent working-level mechanisms will have a greater impact. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 19-hour visit to Taiwan on August 2, the first since Newt Gingrich visited as speaker in 1997, aggravated already heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing. Since her visit, its wisdom has been questioned by many.
Open Forum: A 29th District constituent with some questions
PAM KENNEDY Since the Inauguration, my family has been taking steps to return to a daily life characterized by peacefulness, not chaos, and hopefulness, not fear. Most of the people I know are moving in the same direction. We now have a President who encourages Americans to work together for the good of us all. True leaders guide us and encourage us towards good things.
Treading Choppy Waters: Cross-Strait Relations in Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election
China Power | Politics | East Asia Taiwan’s presidential election was heavily influenced by cross-strait relations. What comes next? At Tsai Ing-wen’s victory rally, an attendee holds a sign in support of the Hong Kong protests. Credit: Facebook/ Tsai Ing-wen Taiwan’s contentious presidential race is over, and the incumbent, Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party, has been re-elected with over 8 million votes, a record in Taiwan’s history.
Easy Colcannon
This tasty and traditional Irish recipe for buttery potatoes and cabbage is good any time of year. —Pam Kennedy, Lubbock, Texas Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 7-1/2 cups chopped cabbage 8 green onions, chopped 1 cup fat-free milk 1/3 cup reduced-fat butter 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil.
Easy Colcannon Recipe
Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender, adding the cabbage during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
While updating Medicaid managed care, don’t overlook network adequacy
By Pam Kennedy Medicaid enrollment has grown substantially in recent years, fueled by policy changes from the Affordable Care Act and mixed economic conditions. At the same time, states are turning to managed care as the preferred care delivery system in an effort to reduce costs and improve the quality of care. Where traditional fee-for-service systems reimburse providers directly for services billed, managed care plans are paid a flat fee to provide health services for a defined population set.
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