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The Biggest Obamacare Scam Of Them All
By Carole on Jul 14, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert warning that unscrupulous individuals are using the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) to obtain personal financial information from consumers. According to the alert, these "scam artists want your information to commit identity theft, charge your existing credit cards, debit your checking account, open new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, write fraudulent checks, or take out loans in your name. " Shameful behavior for sure, but not all that different from that of the architects of the law itself.
Obamacare Supporters Can't Turn A Win Into A Win
By Carole on Jun 30, 2012
In the aftermath of their Supreme Court victory, supporters of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) are lamenting over their inability to sell the law to the American people. According to a recent poll, only 34 percent approve of Obamacare while 48 percent disapprove and that was before the Supreme Court affirmed that it is one of the biggest tax increases in history.
Romney Response To Supreme Court's Obamacare Ruling
By Carole on Jun 28, 2012
The following is a transcript of remarks made by presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney regarding today's Supreme Court decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare).
As you might imagine, I disagree with the Supreme Court's decision and I agree with the dissent. What the Court did not do on its last day in session, I will do on my first day if elected President of the United States. And that is I will act to repeal Obamacare.
Boeing To Raise Employee Costs Thanks To Obamacare
By Carole on Oct 18, 2010
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Comany is the latest mega employer claiming the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) is part of why its employees will have to pay more for their medical benefits next year. In a letter mailed to employees late last week, Boeing said deductibles and copayments are going up significantly for some 90,000 non-union workers due in part to the effects of the new law. (source)
3M Dumping Retirees' Health Plan Thanks To Obamacare
By Carole on Oct 5, 2010
Days ago it was McDonalds warning it might stop offering health insurance to some 30,000 employees due to the cost prohibitive regulations in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare). Now 3M Company will soon stop offering its health insurance plan to their 23,000 retirees in response to Obamacare's passage.
