The Obama Administration once again admitted the Democrats' health care law is unworkable, announcing that it has granted more than 1,300 waivers from various portions of the law.  Health plans insuring over 3 million Americans have already been granted special exemptions, even though the most onerous provisions of the law do not begin until 2014.  Ironically, the Health and… Read more

Who Said It? "AARP members know they are being sold out by an organization that is happily using member dues and Medigap premiums to promote a Medicare bill that does more harm than good."   A. Wally Herger (R-CA)   B. Dave Reichert (R-WA)  C. Charles Boustany (R-LA) D. Pete Stark (D-CA) Answer: D. Pete Stark (D-CA) And… Read more

Today, March 23, 2011, marks the one-year anniversary of the American people living under the Democrats’ health care law.  A look back at the calendar reveals everything we need to know about the law on its first anniversary – higher premiums, fewer jobs, more regulations, and more federal spending – and despite promises to the contrary, most in America will not get to keep the plan they… Read more

In another admission that the Democrats’ health care law is unworkable, the Obama Administration announced today rules that states must follow to ask for the Administration's permission beginning in 2017, in order to “opt out” of the bulk of the health care law.  The announcement comes on the heels of news earlier this week that the Obama Administration granted the state of Maine a waiver… Read more

To build support for the Democrats’ health care law, the Obama Administration promised “much-needed financial relief for employers so retirees can get quality, affordable insurance.”  However, recently released data suggests that when Obama Administration says “employers” it actually means labor unions and state and local governments.   Here is how it works: The Democrats’ health care… Read more

As the Ways and Means Committee holds its first health care hearing of the 112th Congress – focusing on the impact of the Democrats’ health care law on employers and workers – here is a look at what many employers and economists are saying about the law: Small Business Coalition for Affordable Health Care “The self‐employed and small business community could not be more honest about the… Read more

“The creation of new jobs may be further hindered by businesses’ continued lack of confidence in the recovery’s sustainability and by remaining limitations on access to credit. Businesses may also be unsure and concerned about how they will be affected by the implementation of recently enacted financial and health care legislation and by… Read more

In a letter highlighting their support for repeal of the Democrats’ health care law, a coalition representing the country's largest, oldest and most respected small business associations, including the Associated Builders and Contractors, the National Federation of Independent Business, the National Restaurant Association, the Printing Industries of America, National Association of… Read more

Democrats argue that despite cutting more than one-half trillion dollars from Medicare in order to fund a new entitlement that they’re actually “protecting/improving” Medicare for seniors.  They like to point to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) actuaries’ analysis that predicts that because of the cuts, the solvency of the Medicare Hospital Insurance (Part A) Trust… Read more

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) A builder in New Jersey won't be hiring any extra help, saying “It’s too risky to add bodies, will add machinery instead to be more efficient.” An insurance agent in Delaware said he will “Cut back on benefits, not hire an additional worker or discontinue paying health insurance for employee’s altogether.” A third-party… Read more