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Vermont Decides Single-Payer Unworkable

Posted on December 19, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: After much study, Vermont has concluded that (bureaucrats + middlemen) isn’t any cheaper than (middlemen + bureaucrats), even when you add in big taxes and fees. Kudos to their governor for being open and honest about their findings. “Tax … Continue reading →

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Truth Squad Exposes Lies at Festival

Posted on August 13, 2013 by OCTS1

An Obamacare Truth Squad member, while working a festival booth in August 2013, was double-teamed by Obamacare supporters who denied that Medicare was cut in order to fund the new entitlements in Obamacare. Here are the incontrovertible facts: In broad … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Medicare Surcharge Tax Will Tag More Middle-Income People Over Time

Posted on April 30, 2013 by OCTS7

This from Investor’s Business Daily: “… ObamaCare’s three biggest taxes — a Medicare surcharge, the so-called Cadillac tax and an insurance premium fee — will increasingly hit the middle class because of how the law indexes them for inflation and … Continue reading →

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The Fed: Blame Obamacare for High Unemployment

Posted on April 10, 2013 by OCTS3

“Wondering why the unemployment rate has been near or above 8 percent for nearly four years? The Federal Reserve has an answer for you: Obamacare. […] “…scrapping Obamacare’s burdensome and misguided premium tax would put money back in the pockets … 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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The Insanity Continues: Cheapest Plan to Cost $20,000

Posted on February 4, 2013 by OCTS3

“(CNSNews.com) – In a final regulation issued Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) assumed that under Obamacare the cheapest health insurance plan available in 2016 for a family will cost $20,000 for the year.” IRS: Cheapest Obamacare Plan Will Be $20,000 Per Family … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Slammed with Tax Hikes for RomneyCare, So Will Go the Nation

Posted on January 29, 2013 by OCTS3

“The health reform that Mitt Romney passed in 2006 in Massachusetts… [is] showing what we can expect nationwide…” “…the second-term Democrat [Governor Deval Patrick]… proposed an increase in the state’s single-rate income tax to 6.25% from 5.25%…” “Mr. Patrick … … 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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Democrats on Medical Device Tax: ‘Oh, No! What Have We Done?’

Posted on December 15, 2012 by OCTS3

 “…18 Democrat senators and senators-elect have asked for “a delay in the implementation” of the Obamacare medical device tax…” “Each of the 18 Democrat signatories voted for or supported Obamacare in the first place…” Democratic Senators Seek to Delay Medical … 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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