Archive for October 2013
“Mentally troubled” man stabs and kills 4 kids and their mom in New York
Second Amendment advocates will be tempted to start the “we should ban knives” mantra, but that’s not helpful. This is an opportunity for local and national leadership in this country to open a fresh dialogue about the stigma of mental illness, and how just about everyone sweeps this discussion under the rug.
Read MoreNo kidding? Obama health care mandates increase policy costs and deductibles
Is the CBS Evening News somehow surprised by this revelation? When you mandate policies include coverages that were not included before, the costs will go up. The video is after the break.
Read MoreSebelius Video – “I don’t work for” people who don’t like Obamacare
Nobody has been or will be fired. There really is no benefit for Obama to fire Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, because – in his mind – he does not care what anyone thinks. And remember, this game plan works fine with the “we have to move to a socialized medical system in…
Read MoreSenate Democrat’s up for election in 2014 start asking for Obamacare delay
After trashing Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for months, Senate Democrats who happen to be up for election in November 2014 are starting to openly call for an extension for open enrollment due to the Obamacare registration problems.
Read MoreIn Excellent Health – Dr. Scott Atlas from Stanford University’s Hoover Institute
Jim just interviewed Dr. Scott Atlas from the Hoover Institute about health care and health care outcomes in the United States compared to other countries. They also specifically discussed health care quality and outcomes in the United Kingdom.
Read MoreBig gun lobby dollars heading to Virginia governor’s race
Money will be pouring in from both sides of the gun debate as Terry McAuliffe (D) – former Democratic National Committee chairman tied closely with Bill and Hillary Clinton – takes on Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Libertarian Robert Sarvis for the governor’s seat in Virginia next month.
Read MoreObamacare – It’s all about spin and marketing
Remember what I wrote about the other day? Even though the Democrats passed and started implementing Obamacare years ago, they have been in a constant battle to sell this law to the people. It continues.
Read MoreReminder: Obama lied about being able to keep health insurance coverage you like
If you like your policy, you can keep it. If you like your doctor, you can keep him or her. Those were lies. We told you over-and-over this was the case.
Read MoreFurloughed federal workers in Oregon will keep unemployment cash, plus regular salary
I had a conversation with a few people at the onset of the federal government partial shutdown and let them know many federal employees would qualify for unemployment depending on the state. Some said I was wrong – and still won’t admit I was right – but now we learn the at least 1,300 employees…
Read MoreHow much did health insurance cost before Obamacare?
I’ve been stuck on this fact. Individuals and families who did not have health insurance coverage prior to Obamacare had every opportunity to research available plans online, compare coverage and purchase coverage. No government websites were ever needed. But now that they have the new pretty government sites, what is the cost difference between pre-Obamacare…
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