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Obamacare? No thanks, I’ll pay the penalty

Posted on October 3, 2013 by OCTS1

“For some folks, health insurance just isn’t a good deal. Take Jessica Birge, 29, who is studying nursing [...]” “”I don’t really want to pay a penalty, but it’s more economical for me to pay $300 a year [in fines] … Continue reading →

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Individual Mandate Unenforceable

Posted on September 6, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “…if some folks want to remain uninsured, it could be tough for the Internal Revenue Service to get the penalty. That’s because Congress did not give the agency the authority to prosecute those who don’t pay, a power it … Continue reading →

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Blog Wars: Obamacare Supporters Deliberately Spreading Misinformation

Posted on August 8, 2013 by OCTS1

Let’s be very clear: The Supreme Court ruled in the Obamacare case that the government CANNOT force you to buy a product. It can only force you to pay a tax, but we knew that already. So the following exchange … Continue reading →

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Big Problems with the ‘Honor’ System

Posted on July 31, 2013 by OCTS1

The administration decided in July to allow people to self-certify their personal information when requesting subsidies from the Obamacare exchanges. Major problems will result, including shady vendors committing fraud and taxpayers on the hook for any misinformation submitted. “Tens of … Continue reading →

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Mere 12 Percent Support the Individual Mandate

Posted on July 16, 2013 by OCTS3

“…only 12 percent of respondents support implementing ObamaCare’s individual mandate, which fines consumers who don’t acquire health insurance, in 2014 as prescribed by law.” “Forty-one percent said consumers shouldn’t have to pay a penalty if they don’t have insurance, according … Continue reading →

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200 Million Hours of Paperwork to Bend Obamacare’s Cost and Annoyance Curves Up

Posted on June 6, 2013 by OCTS3

“The growing tower of Obamacare red tape flooding out of federal agencies will sock American businesses and families with nearly 200 million hours of paperwork compliance a year…” […] ‘”Every hour and dollar spent complying with the Democrats’ health care … Continue reading →

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Obamacare promises but doesn’t deliver

Posted on April 11, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “…Employers can terminate their employee coverage, give their workers a raise with part of the savings, and let the taxpayers bear the cost of subsidizing their coverage in the Exchanges.  Former CBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin estimated…that more than 40 … Continue reading →

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98 Percent of Individual Plans are Illegal

Posted on April 11, 2013 by OCTS7

Commentary: Once again, Obamacare’s provisions put the lie to the claim that “if you like your plan, you can keep it.” According to Senator Mike Lee, “…“As we we were all shocked to learn recently, 98 percent of all individual … Continue reading →

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Individual Mandate Is a Regressive Tax

Posted on December 21, 2012 by OCTS3

“…Obamacare taxes on those earning $19,000-$25,000 but who don’t have health insurance will range from $695-$2,085, depending on how many dependents they have…” “…the top tax for a family of four remains the same at $2,085 if families make $25,000 or $100,000…” … Continue reading →

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What the IRS Has Planned for You

Posted on October 31, 2012 by OCTS1

“Starting in 2014, all Americans who file income tax returns must complete an additional IRS tax form.” “As a service to the public, Americans for Tax Reform has released a projected tax form to help families and tax specialists prepare … Continue reading →

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