Category Archives: Healthcare

Sebelius Says Reducing Population Will Pay For Cost Of Contraception

I’m not sure about you, but I find it interesting that so many Democrat/liberal policies seem revolve around population reduction, particularly in the Black community (CNS News) Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told a House panel Thursday that a reduction in the number of human beings born in the United States will compensate […]

Does The Individual Mandate Violate Contract Law?

An interesting point from the Institute For Justice (via Hot Air) If government-mandated health insurance is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) case is argued in March 2012, the Institute for Justice warns in its amicus brief that there will be dire and predictable threats to […]

72% Think Health Insurance Mandate Is Unconstitutional

I think Team Obama has finally found their new slogan “who cares about that pesky old Constitution” (Boston Herald) Nearly two years after President Barack Obama signed his landmark health care package into law, three-quarters of registered voters believe the law’s requirement that every American carry health insurance is unconstitutional, according to a new survey. […]

Obama’s Signature Legislation, Which He Won’t Talk About, Hurts Obama In Swing States

It’s no wonder Obama and the Democrats do not want to discuss their signature, crowning legislation: it’s still unpopular, especially in swing states (USA Today) The health care overhaul that President Obama intended to be the signature achievement of his first term instead has become a significant problem in his bid for a second one, […]

Tax Law Provision Could Keep Supreme Court From Making Obamacare Decision Till 2015

Perhaps this is one of the reasons Team Obama is arguing that the mandate is a tax (USA Today) Next month’s challenge to the Obama-sponsored health care law could affect the care available to most Americans, alter the balance of power between Washington and the states and remain a flash point through this presidential campaign. […]

How Will Doctors Be Able To Classify An Orca Bite Without New Disease Codes?

National Government Radio is very upset by this state of affairs (NPR) Poking fun at a complex new system for classification of diseases is surprisingly easy and enjoyable. Yes, there are codes your doctor will be able to use someday to submit bills for treatment of a dolphin bite (W5601XA), being struck by a dolphin […]

Obama Chief Of Staff: Catholics Can Give It Up, We Have Spoken

General Secretary Obama has spoken (CBS News) President Obama’s top aide addressed the latest controversy over contraception coverage, saying on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” Sunday that the latest iteration of the new rule, which was announced Friday, will go forward. “We’re going to go ahead and implement it,” White House Chief of Staff Jack […]

Obama To Offer Non-compromise Compromise Regarding Contraception Mandate

The question is, how much will Obama scold people who have different beliefs than him, and how much will he lecture (ABC News) With the White House under fire for its new rule requiring employers including religious organizations to offer health insurance that fully covers birth control coverage, ABC News has learned that later today […]

Roman Catholic TV Network Files Suit Against HHS Regarding Contraception Mandate

Interestingly enough, they are only fighting the rule, not ObamaCare itself (Reuters) A U.S. Roman Catholic television network said on Thursday it has filed suit in federal court to block President Barack Obama’s new rule on contraceptives, while a Catholic Church leader and top Republicans stepped up their criticism of Obama. The rule, implemented on […]

Obama Reinforces Stance On Unconstitutional Contraceptive Mandate

It boggles the mind why Obama would want to pick this fight with Catholics, which also means Conservatives, Tea Party members, Republicans, and the 60+% of Americans who oppose ObamaCare get riled up again, in an election year. Democrats, including Obama, avoided mentioning ObamaCare during the 2010 mid-term elections in the same manner people avoid […]

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