Health, Science and Environmental Writing ( Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Dave Ress environmental writing Entry Credit: David Ress Judge Comment: These pieces reflect knowledgeable and in-depth reporting on important environment issues.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Washington Times Entry Title: Republicans confront difficult Medicaid choices; What's the beef over Obamacare subsidies threatening to shut down the government?; What's in the GOP's plan for government funded, tax-exempt HSA – and why Democrats don't like it Entry Credit: Lindsey McPherson Judge Comment: The reporter's work on important health care issues is both incisive and fair-minded.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Flood prone land, osprey nests, invasive catfish Entry Credit: Eliza Noe Judge Comment: This is engaging environmental reporting, reflecting a reporter's and new organization's commitment to sustainability.
Competition Comment: This is an exceptionally broad category with highly competitive entries. All the work reviewed was quite strong.
