Dozens of lawmakers and aides are so afraid that their health insurance premiums will skyrocket next year thanks to Obamacare that they are thinking about retiring early or just quitting. [...]
“It’s a reality,” said Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas). “This is the law. … It’s going to hinder our ability with retention of members, it’s going to hinder our ability for members to take care of their families.” He said his fellow lawmakers are having “quiet conversations” about the threat.
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Congress is working to exempt Themselves from the Affordable Healthcare Law…Maybe
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on June 15, 2013
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Rick Santorum complains about Romney 2012 and his party in Wash DC….
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on June 14, 2013
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During his speech, Santorum also implicitly criticized the GOP for nominating Romney because it took Obamacare off the table as an issue in the general election. He said Republicans would have been able to attract more voters had they followed the 2010 playbook. Then he stressed that thorny implementation problems will give the party another chance in 2014.
Share on FacebookDaily Real Clear Politics Polling Numbers June 6 and 7th, 10th 2013
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on June 10, 2013
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President Obama Job Approval, Healthcare Paln, Vir Gov, NJ Sen Spec, NJ Gov, Pa Gov, Dir of Country, Congress Job Approval……
Share on FacebookIs Rubio starting to run for 2016 by moving further to the right?
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on June 4, 2013
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Now we have the guy introing a bill to overturn the Affordable Healthcare mandate. ( with a little IRS sprinkled on the side) …I know people have penned Rubio that Rubio IS a real rightwinger….But it seems that in the last day the guy has MADE SURE his party KNOWS he is….
Share on FacebookMedicare Trurstee Report….Better Economy…Healther Fund….
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on May 31, 2013
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Here’s the big takeaway from the new report: Slower health care cost growth has improved Medicare’s financial outlook, extending the program’s trust fund to last until 2026, two years later than forecast last year.
Share on FacebookImmigrant’s put Billions More into US Healthcare then they take out….
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on May 30, 2013
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“Immigrants generate a surplus for Medicare primarily because so many of them are working-age adults,” said the researchers led by Leah Zallman, from Harvard Medical School in Bostonand the Cambridge Health Alliance. “That group has a high labor-force participation rate — a combination that generates large payroll tax payments.”
Share on FacebookThis Summer the President will Finally be going out and selling The Affordable Healthcare Law
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on May 28, 2013
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The White House is gearing up for a massive campaign this summer that will cover all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. And the president’s legacy may hinge on whether it succeeds or fails.
The Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” has been through more life-and-death cliffhangers than a season finale of Homeland. After squeaker votes in Congress and a 5-4 ruling upholding the law at the Supreme Court, now there’s another big hurdle: getting uninsured people to buy health care when it becomes available Oct. 1.
Share on FacebookRepublicans in Red States and the Affordabale Healthcare coverage for the poor…Not happening?
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on May 27, 2013
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Red state residents are generally the unhealthiest and more likely than their blue state cousins to be uninsured. Nevertheless, the New York Times reminded readers on Friday, Republican governors and legislators are rejecting the ACA’s expansion of Medicaid that could bring health insurance to millions more of their residents.
Share on FacebookThe GOP in their political fight with the President keeps Healthcare Law unchanged…
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on May 27, 2013
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Republicans simply want to see the entire law go away and will not take part in adjusting it. Democrats are petrified of reopening a politically charged law that threatens to derail careers as the Republicans once again seize on it before an election year.
As a result, a landmark law that almost everyone agrees has flaws is likely to take effect unchanged.
Share on FacebookCBO Cuts Medicare and Medicaid projection spending by almost One Trillion Dollars…
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on May 21, 2013
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The bottom line: Medicare and Medicaid are not in crisis. They don’t demand immediate fixes. No more than they have since at least 1990 when projections of Medicare’s looming insolvency have been wrong every single year.
Share on FacebookSenate Immigration Bill would encourage Hiring of Immigrants Over U.S. Citizens
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on May 17, 2013
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The current draft of the Senate’s immigration overhaul appears to give some employers a $3,000-a-year incentive to hire a newly legalized immigrant rather than an American citizen in order to avoid the new employer mandates in the health care law.
Share on FacebookDemocrats in Virginia go after Ken Cuccinelli on abortion
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on May 15, 2013
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The move to target Cuccinelli’s views on abortion comes a few days before the state attorney general addresses the Virginia GOP convention this weekend, and as Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe works to peel away moderate-leaning voters from the Republican coalition.
Share on FacebookHarry Reid thinks the Republicans have ‘lost theur minds’ on trying a Healthcare Law repeal….
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on May 15, 2013
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“For 37th time they’re voting to repeal a landmark, constitutional healthcare law, known as ObamaCare,” Reid said. “The House will waste yet another week on a dead end repeal vote. Perhaps they think the 37th time is the charm.”
Share on FacebookHHS Sec Sebelius goes out raising private money to finally sell the Affordable Healthcare Law
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on May 13, 2013
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Federal regulations do not allow department officials to fundraise in their professional capacity. They do, however, allow Cabinet members to solicit donations as private citizens….
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