Monthly Archives: March 2013

Medicaid Expansion: States Can’t Reverse Course

Posted on March 29, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “One of their main claims, advanced by Ohio’s John Kasich and others, is that states can change their minds later. Expand Medicaid today and pocket the 100% funding Washington is dangling in front of them for a time, but … Continue reading →

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Insurance Hikes to Outstrip Subsidies

Posted on March 23, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “Neutral observers and even supporters of the law project some individuals and small businesses will see their premiums double. A survey of insurers reports some consumers will see their premiums triple. Supporters believe tax credits and subsidies will leave … Continue reading →

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Washington’s Secret Plan to Control Doctors and You

Posted on March 22, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment: A small provider of ancillary medical services recently told the Truth Squad that federal bureaucrats showed up at a trade association conference and announced that they want to put all small medical providers out of business. They want all … Continue reading →

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Looonngg Obamacare Application Coerces Employees to Spy on Employers

Posted on March 20, 2013 by OCTS7

Comment: Do you like doing your taxes? Well, at least it’s not as bad as applying for health insurance under Obamacare. Or having your most personal life and health information opened up to unknown, unaccountable government bureaucrats. “According to the … Continue reading →

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Insult to Injury: Massive Tax on Spiking Insurance Policy Costs

Posted on March 15, 2013 by OCTS1

“Starting next year the ACA imposes a new $100 billion tax on health insurance. The tax will start at $8 billion in 2014, increasing to $14.3 billion in 2018, and will continue to increase each year.” •             “The health insurance … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Bodes Ill for Job Creation, Hiring and a Strong Economy

Posted on March 14, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment:  It sure sounded good – the promises that were made about how Obamacare would take us to the land of milk and honey.  Instead, we have bigger problems than ever – higher unemployment, stunted job creation, and a weaker … Continue reading →

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HHS Halts Preexisting Condition Enrollments

Posted on March 9, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment:  Obamacare is the Challenger disaster of all government programs, a quagmire, a national failure. As if we needed one, this article provides another example. Oh, and don’t miss the fact that preexisting conditions coverage cost estimates were off by … Continue reading →

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Report from the Front Lines: Obama Administration Squeezing Free Charity Care

Posted on March 9, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: The Progressives penchant for shutting down private activity and running everything through government is just insane. Now doctors are being told in effect they can’t provide free charity care without registering with Medicaid. The doctor asks in her story … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Still Lacks Consent of the Governed

Posted on March 7, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment: Obamacare has never had the support of the majority of the American people. The radical Democrats rammed it down our throats without a single Republican vote. The acts of resistance you see today are the wages of the radical … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Adds Mountains of Debt – For What?

Posted on March 2, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment:  A lie sandwich… “Obamacare will increase the long-term federal deficit by $6.2 trillion, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today.” […] “…“I will not sign a plan that adds one dime to our deficits — either now or in … Continue reading →

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