Tag Archives: Healthcare Reform

A Case for Strengthening Medicare

Posted on September 10, 2011 at 4:30 pm by JM Ashby

This is why I am forced to disagree anytime someone suggests that we should never touch Medicare at all and under any circumstances. MIAMI (Reuters) – Ninety-one suspects, including doctors and nurses, have been charged in connection with a new … Continue reading →

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That Darn Federal Government Getting in the Way

Posted on September 8, 2011 at 5:45 pm by JM Ashby

Rick Perry wishes the federal government would stay out of his state’s affairs, except for the part where the majority of Texas’ healthcare costs are covered by the federal government. HARRIS: Governor, quick follow-up. Why are so many people in … Continue reading →

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The Latest Encroachment of Socialized Medicine

Posted on August 25, 2011 at 7:15 pm by JM Ashby

Good news everyone, a new program is being launched to lower Medicare costs by preventing repeat visits, duplicate tests, and duplicate procedures. Something which should have been done while the Republicans, who are supposedly adamant about saving money, controlled all … Continue reading →

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He Might As Well Own It

Posted on August 16, 2011 at 6:20 pm by JM Ashby

If the Republicans want to campaign on a platform of repealing “Obamacare,” let them! At least, that seems to be the president’s current thinking. And since practically everyone, including our very serious media, has adopted the “Obamacare” moniker, he might … Continue reading →

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The ACA Is Constitutional

Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:50 pm by JM Ashby

The constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans lovingly refer to as “Obamacare,” was upheld today by the first federal appeals court to hear the case. The Sixth Court of Appeals’ three-judge panel agreed 2-1 with a federal judge … Continue reading →

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Republicans Will Punt On Taxes, Healthcare

Posted on May 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

Taxes are, contrary to popular belief inside the beltway, a losing issue for Republicans. An overwhelming majority of Americans support raising taxes on the wealthy, including a significant portion of self-identified Republicans. Privatizing Medicare is also a losing issue, with … Continue reading →

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The Unconstitutional Paul Ryan Mandate

Posted on May 3, 2011 at 7:20 pm by JM Ashby

From the department of “You Can’t Make This Shit Up” Remember that pesky individual mandate contained within the Affordable Care Act? The one that compels you to either purchase health insurance or face a fine? The same mandate that has … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Suffers Through Romneycare

Posted on April 28, 2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Massachusetts, the home of “Romneycare,” which as Paul Krugman explains is basically the same thing as “Obamacare,” has posted a quarterly-growth rate which is double that of the rest of the country. Because, ya’ know, responsible healthcare reform kills jobs … Continue reading →

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Santorum’s Frothy Fox News Sunday

Posted on April 24, 2011 at 6:10 pm by JM Ashby

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who announced a presidential exploratory committee last week, joined Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday this afternoon in a failed attempt to appear as anything other than a lunatic. When the subject of the debt … Continue reading →

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