Monthly Archives: May 2013

Sebelius Turns to Fund-raising

Posted on May 30, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment:  Fund-raising is a technique used by the Girl Scouts. If I donate, when will I get my cookies? On a more serious note, a House committee is investigating. “HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is asking private industry executives to help … Continue reading →

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Poll: Most Americans Still Don’t Want Obamacare

Posted on May 30, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: The more we see, the less we like. Obamacare is not just ‘unpopular’. It lacks consent of the governed and is therefore fundamentally unjust. This, from people who prattle on endlessly about ‘social justice’. Oh, and don’t miss the … Continue reading →

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Employers Looking for Ways Out of Obamacare

Posted on May 29, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: Large employers may have found a loophole to escape Obamacare’s draconian requirements. So-called ‘skinny’ plans cover only what Obamacare requires in the way of screenings and preventive services, but strip away hospitalization and everything else typically thought of as … Continue reading →

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Insurance Rate Increases May Be as High as 400%

Posted on May 25, 2013 by OCTS3

”The House Energy and Commerce Committee today released a report citing internal documents from the nation’s largest health insurance companies that reveal the health care law’s policies, mandates, taxes, and fees will cause major premium increases for consumers in the individual, small … Continue reading →

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Obamacare’s Potential to Bankrupt County Governments

Posted on May 23, 2013 by OCTS7

COMMENT:  Note that these are just public administrative costs and do not include the actual cost of care for the additional 100,000+ cases.  Adding up costs to all counties equals a statewide financial disaster. Other government services will suffer as … Continue reading →

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Obama Surrenders in Abortifacient Case

Posted on May 22, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: Who says resistance is futile? Also, get this: The White House tweeted one day in May in response to criticism about Obamacare that “Its. The. Law.” and posted a picture of the President’s signature on the law.  The lady … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses Sue to Void Employer Mandate in Federal Exchange States

Posted on May 21, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: This suit, similar to one filed by the state of Oklahoma, is being coordinated by the Competitive Enterprise Institute. The statute and the legislative history are very clear: Obamacare subsidies cannot flow, and therefore the employer mandate does not … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Is Left-Wing Activist Full-Employment Act

Posted on May 21, 2013 by OCTS1

“The federal government is ready to hire thousands of community activists, health care providers and union workers to serve as Obamacare “navigators.”…” “Tens of thousands of health care professionals, union workers and community activists hired as “navigators” to help Americans … Continue reading →

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MAJOR NEW OCTS INITIATIVE

Posted on May 18, 2013 by OCTSCMP

Obamacare Truth Squad is starting a new, urgent initiative:  Water Cooler Question Cards.  Cards appear below, and also along with other “Stand up to Obamacare” initiatives on our Resistance Page. The Water Cooler Question cards are business-card size, with Obamacare … Continue reading →

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Are You on the IRS Obamacare Enemies List?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by OCTS1

Soon the same political IRS operatives who target opponents…  “Lois G. Lerner, who oversees tax-exempt groups for the IRS, told reporters Friday that the “absolutely inappropriate” actions were undertaken by “front-line people” working in Cincinnati to target groups with “tea … Continue reading →

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