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The Coming Failure of the Obamacare Subsidies

Posted on October 9, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “…the notion that the subsidies will never stop, or that they are figuratively heroin-like in nature, is false.” “…For the healthy, the subsidies are… a month-by-month financial pain inflicting mandate forcing millions of Americans to buy a product they … Continue reading →

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Single Moms Pay Penalty…For Getting Married

Posted on October 1, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: A single Obamacare mom with kids, getting a large subsidy, can easily lose that subsidy…by getting married.  Question 1: Will single moms still want to get married?  Question 2: With such a high cost, will single men still want … Continue reading →

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About Those Rebates, Less than Meets the Eye

Posted on July 24, 2013 by OCTS1

President Obama recently made a big deal about how his signature law – which many now call the worst law in U.S. history – is forcing insurance companies to rebate money to policyholders. Sounds great, until you scratch the surface. … Continue reading →

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Major Unions Warn Obamacare Destroying 40-Hour Workweek, Middle Class

Posted on July 18, 2013 by OCTS1

“The leaders of three major U.S. unions, including the highly influential Teamsters, have sent a scathing letter to Democratic leaders in Congress, warning that unless changes are made, President Obama’s health care reform plan will “destroy the foundation of the … Continue reading →

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Healthy Eaters Punished as Insurance Rates to Double Or Triple

Posted on July 18, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment: If I have to subsidize your lifestyle disease, who is going to subsidize mine? One reason Obamacare will never work is because the incentives are all wrong. The course we’re on is not sustainable. “According to an analysis just published by … Continue reading →

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Millions to Face Higher Premiums Despite Subsidies

Posted on June 11, 2013 by OCTS1

 Comment: “I don’t remember saying that everybody in the country would have a lower premium,” Nancy Pelosi said recently. Well, let us refresh her recollection. When she appeared on Meet the Press on July 1, 2012, she claimed “everybody will … 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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Movie Chain Cuts Hours for Thousands

Posted on April 30, 2013 by OCTS7

Comment – Before you blame ‘those evil employers’, consider that cutting hours is a direct and foreseeable result of Obamacare and the way it’s written. The law’s supporters got exactly what they wanted. If it’s not working, supporters should look … Continue reading →

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Sebelius Admits Insurance Premiums Will Rise

Posted on April 6, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment: Remember when the President said Obamacare would lower your premiums by $2,500 a year? It’s not true and now his own HHS Secretary admits it.  Another broken promise.  The insanity continues. “President Barack Obama’s top healthcare adviser [U.S. Health … 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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