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ObamaCare and increased wait times

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Brian Schwartz

Peter Suderman at Reason notes that waiting times for physicians increased in Massachusetts increased after politicians passed health control legislation there.  Don’t be surprised if the same happens across the country. Quoted in The Hill, The Chief Actuary at the … Continue reading →

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Obama, Biden, H. Clinton, & Reid defend filibuster & oppose “nuclear option”- in 2005

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Brian Schwartz

With Democrats looking at budget reconciliation to bypass a Senate filibuster and pass their health care “reform” bills, it’s worth noting what leading Democrat politicians said a few years ago about using procedural rules to avoid a filibuster: I think … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts election & Obama Care

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Brian Schwartz

Physician David Gratzer explains the significance: On Jan. 19, Massachusetts votes for a new senator. Will the Bay State upend politics the way Pennsylvania did in 1991, sending Washington a strong message on health care? Bay State voters may be … Continue reading →

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Maine’s “public option” has failed

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

From the Wall Street Journal: First the legislature greatly expanded MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program. Today Maine families with incomes of up to $44,000 a year are eligible; 22% of the population is now in Medicaid, roughly twice the national … Continue reading →

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Health Reform

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Brian T. Schwartz

In just 90 seconds this new health reform video highlights the upside-down priorities of Oregon’s Medicaid system. Lobbying groups have used the political process to push coverage for special-interest causes.  This video is based on research Linda Gorman, Director of … Continue reading →

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Ed Perlmutter and health care “thuggery”

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

A great analysis by Ari Armstrong in his post *with videos) about the health care rally in Longmont, CO: Congressman Ed Perlmutter told the Denver Post about tense Town Hall meetings, “They gin up this conflict and in some ways … Continue reading →

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Perils of Obamacare: The Three Big Lies

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

Writes Cato‘s Michael Tanner in the New York Post: Lie #1: “If you like your current health-care plan, you can keep it.” Lie #2: “You will pay less.” Lie #3: “Quality will improve.” Read the whole thing here. See also … Continue reading →

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