Sunday, November 18, 2012
Georgia's Governor cites unknown costs, lack of flexibility in federal regulations.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Gov. Nathan Deal on Friday told the Obama administration that Georgia will not set up its own health care exchange, citing the administration's "one-size fits all" approach and the high cost that the law places on states. “I remain committed to common sense health care solutions that empower consumers to take responsibility for their own health, motivate the private sector and drive efficiencies for consumers, employers and governments alike,” Deal said in a press release. “I continue to hope that we might finally engage in a serious conversation about restoring meaningful flexibility to states around health care programs.” Deal said the federal government needs to loosen regulations that restrict states’ options. He said he would support …
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
A wave of tax hikes will hit American taxpayers early next year.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Now that Obamacare has passed its Supreme Court challenge, the path is now clear for 20 new related taxes to go into effect. Over the next 10 years, these new taxes will result in an additional tax burden of $500 billion. These hikes, combined with several other upcoming tax hikes, are collectively referred to as “Taxmageddon” and will begin to hit American taxpayers in January of 2013. According to a report in Business Week, the Congressional Budget Office fears the hikes along with planned spending cuts could send the economy back into recession. “It would also result in 83 percent of U.S. households facing an average $3,701 in tax increases, according to the Tax Policy Center,” Business Week reported. Whether or not Congress and …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the requirement that most Americans buy health insurance or pay a fine is constitutional as a tax.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
From the Georgia House Democratic Caucus Georgia House Democrats are delighted about the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Obama’s health care law. The Supreme Court ruled Thursday morning that the requirement that most Americans buy health insurance or pay a fine is constitutional as a tax. The health care overhaul was originally signed into law by President Obama in 2010. The decision will improve how Americans receive and pay for their personal medical care. House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams says that she is gratified by the court’s landmark ruling and its willingness to place principle over politics. “The Supreme Court today issued an extraordinary ruling that will help millions of American families achieve better access …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The court ruled 5-4 in favor of the Affordable Care Act. What do you think of the ruling?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled in favor of the controversial Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," which is intended to set up a universal health care system in the United States. Justices who voted for the act are Chief Justice John Roberts, who was the deciding vote, Justice Stephen Breyer, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Dissenters were Justices Samuel Alito, Anthony Kennedy, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas. Justice Kennedy, in his opinion, said the entire law was invalid. The upholding of the individual mandate is rooted in Congress' ability to spend and tax; the mandate, which penalizes people for not buying health insurance, was seen by the majority as …
Mickey Grant
9:07 pm on Friday, November 23, 2012
Stan Cottrell and Gov. Deal are not reciting correct facts. Ask anyone who doesn't have insurance, about 1/4 of Georgia. Stan Cottrell simply has Medicare. Lucky for him. more ›