Tag Archives: health insurance reform
Republicans Threaten the American Economy
The greatest source of uncertainty facing the American economy has been, and continues to be, Republican/Tea Party threats related to funding government and raising the debt ceiling. To listen to the Republicans, the Obama adminstration is creating uncertainty in our … Continue reading
Re-Engaging in the Health Care Debate
The Obama Administration does not appear ready to re-open the health care reform debate any time soon. Having paid the political price for focusing on health care reform instead of job creation during his first two years in office, President … Continue reading
The 111th Congress Leaves A Legacy
As members of the 111th Congress leave town for the Christmas holiday, it’s a little sobering that despite the appearance and reality of partisan gridlock, the outgoing Congress was among the most productive in decades. A partial listing of legislative … Continue reading
Right Wing Political Mythology
To listen to Conservatives, you might think that the Obama Administration is a threat to the very survival of our nation. According to conservative right-wing propagandists, under President Obama the federal deficit has skyrocketed, taxes have been raised, the banks … Continue reading
The Republican Pledge to Repeal and Replace Obama Care
The Tea Party movement emerged during the summer of 2009 as opposition to the Obama administration’s health care reform became the primary focus of angry town hall meetings and protests around the country. As a Federal employee, I felt strongly … Continue reading
HealthCare.gov Goes Live
With the launch of the HealthCare.Gov website, the White House rolled out, in record time, the platform that will likely power the new health insurance exchanges promised in 2014. In the interim, HealthCare.Gov will provide Americans with important new health … Continue reading