Monthly Archives: October 2012

Doctor: U.S. Panel Has Final Say on All Preventive Services

Posted on October 25, 2012 by OCTS1

“Historically, the USPTFS [U.S. Preventive Task Force Services] has periodically reviewed studies concerning various preventive medical services, and made recommendations regarding those services.” “Obamacare elevates the role of the USPTFS from a non-binding opinion by a panel of generalists, to … Continue reading →

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Ten Worst Things About Obamacare

Posted on October 22, 2012 by OCTS1

1. Employer mandate. 2. Anti-conscience mandate. 3. New and higher taxes. 4. The Independent Payment Advisory Board. 5. State exchanges. 6. Medicare payment cuts. 7. Higher health-care costs. 8. Government control over doctor decisions. 9. Huge deficits. 10. 159 new boards, agencies, and programs. The Top Ten Worst Things … Continue reading →

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Most Americans Want Repeal

Posted on October 18, 2012 by OCTS1

“Most voters still want to repeal President Obama’s national health care law, with Republicans strongly confident that repeal is on the way. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 52% of Likely U.S. Voters favor repeal of the … Continue reading →

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Issa: Obamacare Dollars Being Used to Buy the Election

Posted on October 18, 2012 by OCTS1

“Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has threatened to subpoena the Department of Health and Human Services if it does not turn over documents by Thursday on a program he claims is being used to “buy” the election by hiding the effects … Continue reading →

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GAO: Prevention Spending Not Transparent, Outcomes Unmeasurable

Posted on October 18, 2012 by OCTS1

“A new report from the General Accounting Office (GAO) suggests that federal officials are mishandling a prominent Obamacare program and taxpayers are suffering a huge loss because of it, one that exceeds billions of dollars.” “Federal officials established the Prevention … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Bait and Switch on Preexisting Conditions

Posted on October 18, 2012 by OCTS1

We were told we were getting a fix to preexisting conditions. Instead, we got a federal takeover of healthcare, something progressives have been salivating about for at least a hundred years. “how many people have actually been affected since the … Continue reading →

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$716 Billion Chop Out of Medicare Cuts Benefits Across the Board

Posted on October 18, 2012 by OCTS1

You can’t chop $716 billion out of Medicare – benefits for which seniors paid their entire working lives – and not expect benefits to be cut. No matter how the law’s supporters try to spin it, the chop is a … Continue reading →

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Nullification Bills Expected in a Dozen States

Posted on October 18, 2012 by OCTS1

“Maine became the latest state considering nullification of Obamacare with the announcement that Rep. Aaron Libby (R-North Waterboro) will sponsor a bill in the 2013 legislative session declaring the PPACA unconstitutional and void in the Pine Tree State. If passed, … Continue reading →

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Local Government Runs Into Obamacare’s Job-Killing Buzzsaw

Posted on October 16, 2012 by OCTS1

“a message put out just yesterday by the lead selectman in our town. He writes, We view the cost of health insurance and the new federal taxes and regulations that have been imposed on us to be unsustainable.” “We have … Continue reading →

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