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Kaine’s Healthcare Law Gives 15 Unelected Bureaucrats The Power To Decide The Healthcare Decisions For Virginians

WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF TIM KAINE’S HEALTHCARE LAW When former Democrat National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine helped make President Barack Obama’s intrusive healthcare bill the law of the land, we knew it would force every Virginian to purchase health insurance, but now we are learning that it will give 15 unelected bureaucrats the power to decide which healthcare decisions are best for Virginians.    In fact, the American Hospital Association, along with over 70 medical groups warned the Democrat leadership – which included Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Chairman Kaine – that the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) could limit seniors’ access to Medicare and even the infrastructure for the entire healthcare system.  Additionally, it’s been reported that the IPAB’s true end game is to arbitrarily control the price of healthcare and decide what type of medical treatments patients in Virginia can receive.  As the Wall…

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Berkley Doubles Down On ObamaCare – Votes Against Legislation Abolishing IPAB

WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF BERKLEY, REID & PELOSI’S HEALTHCARE LAW Healthcare Law Gives 15 Unelected Bureaucrats The Power To Decide The Healthcare Decisions For Nevadans Liberal U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today voted against a bill to eliminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) created by ObamaCare.  President Barack Obama’s intrusive healthcare bill which is now the law of the land, forces every Nevadan to purchase health insurance, but also includes a provision that gives 15 unelected bureaucrats the power to decide which healthcare decisions are best for Nevadans – IPAB.    In fact, the American Hospital Association, along with over 70 medical groups warned Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley and their fellow Democrats that the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) could limit seniors’ access to Medicare and even the infrastructure for the entire healthcare system.  Additionally, it’s been reported that the…

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Bill Nelson’s Healthcare Law Gives 15 Unelected Bureaucrats The Power To Decide The Healthcare Decisions For Floridians

WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF BILL NELSON’S HEALTHCARE LAW When liberal U.S. Senator Bill Nelson made President Barack Obama’s intrusive healthcare bill the law of the land, we knew it would force every Floridian to purchase health insurance, but now we are learning that it will give 15 unelected bureaucrats the power to decide which healthcare decisions are best for Floridians.    In fact, the American Hospital Association, along with over 70 medical groups warned Nelson and his fellow Democrats that the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) could limit seniors’ access to Medicare and even the infrastructure for the entire healthcare system.  Additionally, it’s been reported that the IPAB’s true end game is to arbitrarily control the price of healthcare and decide what type of medical treatments patients in Florida can receive.  As the Wall Street Journal reports: Public opposition to the Affordable Care Act has grown in…

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As The President Returns To The Buckeye State, Ohioans Are Fuming At Obama & Brown’s Failed Energy Policies

Gas Has Risen By Over $2.00 A Gallon Since Obama & Brown Took Control Of Washington President Barack Obama is campaigning in Columbus, Ohio today and – while his liberal ally U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has decided to stay back in Washington – Ohioans are paying dearly for their failed energy agenda. When Barack Obama took office a gallon of gasoline was $1.85, but today it’s $3.88, an increase of over $2.00.  Additionally, in some parts of Ohio gas has already reached $4.15 a gallon. As the Columbus Dispatch reports: Four-dollar gasoline has arrived like a kick in the shins. … “It’s high, but you have to” buy gas, said Heather Sisk, 41, who lives Downtown. Yesterday, she was filling up her Toyota Highlander, a midsize sport-utility vehicle. “You just pay it.” (Dan Gearino, Gas reaches $4; will drivers’ habits change?, Columbus Dispatch, 03/22/12) Notably, the average price of a…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF CLAIRE MCCASKILL’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Claire McCaskill’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Missouri  When liberal U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill voted for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Show Me State and America. The healthcare law contains $500 billion in new taxes, including a harmful tax on the medical device community – that will hit over 1,000 medical device companies in Missouri – and is estimated to kill 45,000 jobs nationwide.  Further, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF JOE DONNELLY’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Joe Donnelly’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Indiana  When liberal U.S. Congressman Joe Donnelly cast his vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across Indiana.  In Fort Wayne, Navistar decided to shut down and relocate its operations in Illinois.  Five different insurance companies decided to stop selling individual insurance policies throughout Indiana, leaving 20,000 Hoosiers without health care coverage. Notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by   800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF TAMMY BALDWIN’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Tammy Baldwin’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Wisconsin  When liberal U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin cast her vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Badger State.  In Milwaukee, Assurant Health eliminated 130 jobs. Wisconsin was one of 34 states to lose a child only insurance policy after ObamaCare was signed into law.     Notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new health care law will…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF JON TESTER’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Jon Tester’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Montana When liberal U.S. Senator Jon Tester voted for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across Montana and our country.  The healthcare law also includes $500 billion in new taxes, including a harmful tax on the medical device community – that will hit over 175 medical device companies in Montana – and is estimated to kill 45,000 jobs nationwide.  Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new health care law…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF TIM KAINE’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Tim Kaine’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Virginia When former Democrat National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine announced his support for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across Virginia.  As a result of the Obama-Kaine health care bill, Norfolk Southern has seen their healthcare costs increase by $27 billion.  Meanwhile, the healthcare costs at Richmond-based Brinks Security has increased by $14 billion.  The healthcare law also includes $500 billion in new taxes, including a harmful tax on the medical device community, which is estimated to kill 45,000 jobs nationwide and will likely harm Health First – a Henrico-based medical supplier.      Additionally, Gail Johnson the CEO of Rainbow Station, a franchise based in Glen Allen that offers nationally accredited early childhood education and school age recreation programs has called the…

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WITH TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY APPROACHING, THE CONSEQUENCES OF BOB CASEY’S HEALTHCARE LAW

Bob Casey’s Healthcare Law Is Killing Jobs In Pennsylvania  When liberal U.S. Senator Bob Casey cast the 60th and deciding vote for President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, it didn’t just cut $550 billion from Medicare but also included a slew of job-killing taxes that are crushing small businesses across the Keystone State.  Pittsburgh based-Alcoa took a $5.3 million charge because of ObamaCare. U.S. Steel recorded a $27 million charge and Alcoa took an $80 million charge all because of ObamaCare. Notably, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has stated the healthcare law will kill 800,000 jobs nationwide. QUESTION: “In your estimation, the health care law would reduce employment by 800,000…” DOUGLAS ELMENDORF, CBO Director: “Yes… there would be a reduction of 800,000 workers.” (U.S. House Of Representatives, Budget Committee, Hearing, 2/10/11) QUESTION: “The last question is, it’s been argued and was argued here yesterday with the chairman, that the new health…

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