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Stupid GOP Tricks
It's easy to pick on folks like San Fran Nan who admonished her fellows to pass the bill to learn what's in it, but what excuse do these rocket surgeons have?"House Republicans are moving quickly on a...
View ArticleBuyer's Remorse (The Roof's Caving In)
From the "Careful What You Wish for Files," Cato Institute's Michael Cannon tips us that "[a] labor union representing roofers is reversing course and calling for repeal of the federal health law,...
View ArticlePCIP - A True Story
Wednesday was a tough day for me. One of my long time group clients has a small union division. I am very close personally and professionally with both sides of the negotiating table. They have trusted...
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Ha! [Updated & Bumped]
Two-and-a-half (2 1/2) years ago, Mike noted that "Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, who wrote most of the [ObamaTax] ... is telling me not to worry about all the rattles I hear in this Cadillac he...
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Obamacare in the Bay State
According to the current regime, RomneyCare (of Massachusetts fame) begat Obamacare. If RomneyCare had not been such a raving success (albeit thanks to federal Medicaid waivers) thanks at least in part...
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Irony or Common Sense?
The latest firm to fight back against the birth control convenience item mandate imposed by Ms Shecantbeserious is Eden Foods, which makes and markets soy-based drinks (among other products). They...
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Captain Obvious to the white courtesy phone, please
In theory, the ObamaTax requires that, beginning next January, every American (citizen) must buy health insurance, or pay a penalty tax. The problem is that the penalty tax is rather...
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MVNHS© Death Panels
Coming soon to the 58 states:"[MVNHS©] doctors are prematurely ending the lives of thousands of elderly hospital patients because they are difficult to manage or to free up beds ... there was often a...
View ArticleKathy says so
"U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today assured yet another congressional panel that the [ObamaTax] exchanges will be opening on schedule."Okey-dokey, Kathy.If you say...
View ArticleInsurance Tips For Homeowners
Homeowners' insurance isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. In fact, most mortgage companies won't make a loan or finance a residential real estate transaction unless the buyer provides proof of coverage...
View ArticleThe Media Trivialize Medicare Advantage
I wish they knew how to stop.Here’s a recent example from the April 19 Wall Street Journal Page B4. [subscription required]In its 6th paragraph, the article states:“The Medicare Advantage plans at...
View ArticleTale of Three Gov's [UPDATED]
■ First up, Ohio: Recently, the Ohio House put the kibosh on Gov Kasich's plan to expand Medicaid. It should be noted that this is still an ongoing battle political skirmish, but it highlights the fact...
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More ObamaTax wage cuts
We've mentioned how the ObamaTax has adversely affected college faculty by forcing incentivizing institutions to reduce hours to avoid health insurance fines taxes.FoIB Holly R reports that this trend...
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5th Amendment Insurance?
Okay, this one tickles me:"Looking for someone who knows they will NOT buy health insurance next year. Pls get in touch"The intrepid soul who tweeted (twitted?) this odd request is Dan Gorenstein, a...
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Have Gun, Will Insure?
I've been engaged in an interesting email conversation with a gentleman who believes that we can - and should - require some sort of liability insurance for legal gun owners. Aside from the...
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Bye Bye Baucus
Sen. Max Baucus (D), the one person who has their fingerprints all over Obamacare more than anyone else in DC, is not going to run for re-election.After announcing he felt that Obamacare was a "train...
View ArticleWait, what?
FoIB Holly R sent us this link:"Scammers Find Fertile Ground In Health Law"Interesting article, but they never mentioned the biggest scam of all.Wonder why that is?
View ArticleRight Remedy, Wrong Patient?
From Politico, this:"Congressional leaders in both parties are engaged in high-level, confidential talks about exempting lawmakers and Capitol Hill aides from the insurance exchanges they are mandated...
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Health Wonk Review: Money Tree edition
As maples and oaks begin to blossom, we turn our attention to another kind of tree, the much vaunted 'Pachira aquatica.' Well, knot really - ours is metaphoric in nature [ed: ISWYDT]. As I leafed...
View ArticleTerrorism Insurance?
We've all seen the horrific pictures of the Forum restaurant and the Lenox hotel, as well as the shattered glass from other businesses along the busy thoroughfare that was the site of the attack. Aside...
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Bumblebees and Insurance Exchanges
Helicopters and bumblebees have two things in common.According to aerodynamic experts, they are not supposed to fly, yet somehow they do.Come October 1, 2013 the Obamacare health insurance exchange is...
View ArticleCavalcade of Risk #182: Call for submissions
Jeff Root hosts next week's Cav. Entries are due by Monday (the 29th).To submit your risk-related post, just click here to email it.You'll need to provide:■ Your post's url and title■ Your blog's url...
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Throwing Water on a Grease Fire
PPACA was passed solely by Democrats. There was not a single vote from a Republican in favor of the law and not a single vote from a Democrat against the law. One would assume that expanding access to...
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About that Prevention and Public Health Fund
It seems that the White House is getting itself into a little bit of a pickle. Early this week the House GOP introduced a bill to take money from the slush fund Prevention and Public Health Fund to...
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News from all over the 58 states...
■ Ohio: Senate Republicans, in an uncharacteristic display of competence, have put the kibosh on Gov Kasich's plan to expand Medicaid in the Buckeye State. I'm pretty sure that's a sign of the...
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