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Wheels Coming Off

Posted on July 11, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: Don’t tell us “It’s. The. Law.” Don’t tell us Republicans are to blame for all the glitches and failures listed below. This abomination was conceived by Progressive activists to ‘make private insurance wither on the vine,’ pushed by the … Continue reading →

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Four Federal Probes Into Obamacare Co-ops

Posted on June 25, 2013 by OCTS3

“Multiple federal investigations are probing the $2 billion Obamacare co-op loan program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…” “Investigators from two separate offices within HHS’s Office of Inspector General are looking closely at the co-op program…” “The … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Is to Blame For the High Unemployment Rate

Posted on June 20, 2013 by OCTS3

“The US unemployment rate is continually high, and many are now blaming Obamacare as employers cut hours to avoid having to offer health insurance.” “The current unemployment rate is 7.6 percent and the labor market is said to be weak.” “…the … Continue reading →

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IRS Obamacare Official Placed on Leave for Corruption

Posted on June 13, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: It’s not enough that they target their political opponents. They have to live the high life and rub our noses in it. “Sources say a key official in charge of overseeing health reform implementation, as well as another staffer, … 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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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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Emergency Rooms to Get MORE Not Less Crowded

Posted on June 4, 2013 by OCTS1

[James Dunford, medical director of the city of San Diego’s Emergency Medical Services system] “anticipates that the Affordable Care Act will bring a surge of patients to his ER and those around the country—the opposite of what’s supposed to happen. … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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