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Economist Arthur Brooks appeared on Fox Business to discuss the typical consequences of policies that have the stated goal of helping the low-income class of workers. As usual, as we have seen with Obamacare in recent weeks, the actual result is always negative, despite claims to the contrary.

News, Opinion, Policy

A Giddy GOP Goes Populist On Obamacare As Unions Tell Dems “Fix It”

July 18, 2013

Since the no-so epic 2012 Election Day defeat, in which the GOP ran away from Obamacare for obvious reasons, many conservatives have been shouting at the top of our lungs for a message change.

Policy

Potential Economic Causes and Costs of Decision to Delay Obamacare

July 8, 2013

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The Obama administration’s decision to delay penalties for large employers who do not provide health-insurance coverage to workers under Obamacare until 2015, raises some immediate practical issues for consumers. It’s also a cause for doubt as to the motivation that drove this measure.

Policy, Polls

No ‘Progress’ for Obamacare: Americans Still Uninsured and Unaware of Mandate

June 30, 2013

The vast majority of Americans, 81%, say they are aware of the Obamacare (ACA’s) requirement that most Americans must carry health insurance or pay a fine. Americans who are currently uninsured – which ironically are those most directly affected by the mandate – apparently weren’t paying much attention to the healthcare debate when the monstrosity was passed. The uninsured are much less likely to be aware of the provision, with 56% saying they know about it and 43% saying they are unaware.

Policy, Polls

Obamacare Taps Hollywood for Public Opinion as Record Number Worried Over Bill

June 27, 2013

The Obama administration transformed their campaign apparatus into a public opinion machine just after the 2012 presidential election, and now they are gearing up to use it to sway opinion of the deeply unpopular Obamacare health care bill, or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

News, Opinion, Policy

Obamacare Turning Out To Be The Not-So Affordable Care Act

June 14, 2013

It’s called the Affordable Care Act, but Obamacare is turning out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels, all being in the service industry where the majority of jobs in the BLS reports are stemming from.

Policy

10 Myths About Obamacare Medicaid Expansion

June 11, 2013

The Obamacare Medicaid expansion is going to blow a hole in the federal budget. Costs for healthcare and premiums themselves are continuing to rise, and the message needs to get out in conjunction with the philosophical debate surrounding the IRS role in administering the entitlement program.

Policy

Demint and Heritage Double Down on IRS Obamacare Intrusion

June 5, 2013

Last week, the President of Heritage and

News, Opinion, Politics

VIDEO: Democratic Senators Try To Weasel Out Of IRS Scandal Questions

June 4, 2013

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The behavior and comments of House Democrats at the House hearing on the IRS scandal were disgraceful. Thus, I wouldn’t expect much out of the likes of Senator Al Franken D-MN, after all, he is the guy who stole the election from Norm Coleman.

Policy

VIDEO: Woman with Parkinson’s Worries About Impact of Obamacare

June 3, 2013

Ann Lorenz relies on Medicare, as do most seniors to meet her health care needs, including Parkinson’s Disease. Ann sees a number of doctors and depends on a variety of prescription drugs and therapies to stay independent. She worries that Obamacare threatens her access to doctors, treatment options and insurance plans – and her neurologist speaks out against Medicare’s future under Obamacare as well.

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