“It’s simple, really: If Congress intended to institute a waiver process for this particular provision of ObamaCare, they would have included it in the legislation. It seems clear, then, that Congress never intended to award waivers for this provision of the law. In doing so, HHS has overstepped its authority.” (Heritage) More > …
Posts Tagged ‘Heritage and ObamaCare’
Sebelius fails again miserably
In Politics Watch on 02/2011 at 4:33 PMAppearing to give testimony before the House Ways and Means, HHS’ leader refused to answer questions. (Heritage) More > …
List of missed ObamaCare deadlines grows
In How It Affects You on 02/2011 at 9:53 AM“First, HHS missed the deadline mandated by the new law to create high-risk pools for those who could not obtain health insurance due to chronic illness. Next, it didn’t create the two task forces on improving access to health care in Alaska and breast cancer education on time. The list doesn’t end there…” (Heritage) More > …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1XNdW5EbOA
In How It Affects You on 02/2011 at 11:53 AMYes, ObamaCare prohibits insurance companies from excluding children with preexisting conditions under any circumstances. This creates the incentive for parents to delay purchasing insurance for their children until they get sick, leaving insurance companies to pick up steep medical costs. (Heritage) More > …
Video: Cuccinelli’s cooked court battle over health care
In Politics Watch on 01/2011 at 12:16 PMTake a look at VA AG Ken Cuccinelli’s interview on Virginia and its fight against healthcare reform (Heritage) More > …
More than half the states are suing ObamaCare
In Breaking, ObamaCare on 01/2011 at 12:52 PMAnd you know why? It’s because ObamaCare will make them go broke! (Heritage) More > …
Republican govs seek relief from ObamaCare for states
In Politics Watch on 01/2011 at 9:07 AMIts the story everyone is missing during the tragedy from Tuscon, the letter sent by 33 Republican governors to Obama: “This Congress should seriously consider the immediate budgetary concerns of the states as well as structural reforms that would improve care for beneficiaries and reduce taxpayer burden in the longer term. In fact, states should also demand greater flexibility from the federal government in terms of eligibility, benefits, cost sharing, and overall administration and management.” (Heritage) More > …
Better off without ObamaCare
In How It Affects You on 01/2011 at 2:53 PMTruth: The negative impact of the health law will be felt by every American citizen. (Heritage) More > …
P.S. Don’t forget about Medicare
In How It Affects You on 12/2010 at 12:01 PMBy taking a bottom-up approach to reform, states can lead the way to transforming Medicaid into a sustainable program that better serves its beneficiaries. (Heritage) More > …
Sticking it to the new Congress
In Politics Watch on 12/2010 at 11:43 AMCirculating on Capitol Hill is a draft measure—written by the Senate Democratic majority in backrooms—to fund all the federal government not only through fiscal year (FY) 2011 but also partially into FY 2012. This 183-page plan would handcuff the ability of newly elected Representatives and Senators to de-fund Obamacare! (Heritage) More > …
