Tag Archives: public option

Michael Bennet’s health care confusion

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

From 9 News: [Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado)] says people can’t handle the double-digit health care cost increases they are seeing each year and that the people who have insurance can’t keep covering the costs of those who don’t and who … Continue reading →

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Obama care: dissecting the President’s claims

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

Cato Institute scholars pick apart the President’s claims from the June 24 ABC news show, “Questions for the President: Prescription for America.” For more, see healthcare.cato.org. [Via John LaPlante] Similar Posts: Obama’s health care proposal: Putting politicians in control of … Continue reading →

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Tony Soprano and the “public plan”

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

If a government [health insurance] program were to be stripped of any special advantages it would cease to be a government program. It would be just another private insurer. Take away the violence and intimidation, and Tony Soprano is just … Continue reading →

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