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Posts Tagged ‘Health Care’
Commentary: We Don’t Need to Fix the Subsidized State, But Discard It Altogether
One of the best editorials of the year appeared in the New York Times recently courtesy of Ross Douthat. Douthat refers to the array of crises which have beset the United States in recent years – the automotive industry, health care, big bank failure, etc.- and astutely points out that, despite glaring evidence of a [...]
A Reality Check On ObamaCare
Would you like to read an excessively optimistic view on health care reform? Sen. Mary Landrieu’s op-ed highlights what she believes to be the greatest ObamaCare achievements, praising the full coverage of Louisiana’s children, young adults, and seniors. Claiming that “congress has finally delivered meaningful health care coverage to all Americans,” Sen. Landrieu argues that [...]
State Senator Unveils Legislation Prohibiting National Health Care Mandates
Louisiana State Senator A.G. Crowe has authored legislation that seeks to “Prohibit state or local governmental coercion of any Louisiana employer, health care provider, or individual to compel participation in any health care system or health insurance plan.” The legislation spells out a number of findings that include: The U.S. Supreme Court in Printz v. [...]
This Version of “Personal Responsibility” Leaves Much to Be Desired
On January 11, 2010, Senator Mary Landrieu was confronted by protestors outside the Vermilion Parish Library as she spoke about coastal protection. The protestors were there to discuss the Senator’s vote on health care reform. As she responded to criticism, she noted: “The idea is to require personal responsibility. People have to have insurance but [...]
Middle Class Tax Hike Looms In Healthcare Debate
After promising to cut taxes for 95% of Americans, President Obama will face a critical decision when he is presented with the final healthcare reform legislation. Included in the Senate bill is a provision that places a 40% tax on the so-called “Cadillac plans”. These are plans that cost more than $8,500 per individual or [...]