2009 Health Care Reform Bill, Pros & Cons – What About the Constitution?

There is daily coverage of the 2009 Health Care Reform Bill pros and cons. The coverage is incessant and well it should be. This health care plan will change our lives. However, there is a fundamental question that is ignored, what about the Constitution? Very recently, Speaker of the House Pelosi was asked by CNS News, [...]

Corker gives gloomy diagnosis for health care overhaul bill

U.S. Sen. Bob Corker had a gloom-and-doom diagnosis for Democrat-sponsored Senate health care reform legislation at a town hall meeting in downtown Elizabethton on Wednesday. “If Republicans crafted a (health care reform) bill exactly like the bill that is coming before us, word for word … there wouldn’t be a single Democratic vote for that [...]

Teague explains why he voted against health-care reform bill

U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., said Friday he was respecting the wishes of the majority of those in the 2nd congressional district when he voted against the health-care reform bill, which narrowly passed the House on Nov. 7. Teague was one of just 39 Democrats who voted against the bill, versus 219 members from his [...]

Health care reform would mean more costs for businesses

Health insurance requirements could take a radical turn if a health care reform bill ever lands on President Barack Obama’s desk, and that could mean costly changes for Maryland businesses. The House and Senate versions of the bill vary in several key areas, but both call for some sort of employer mandate, requiring certain business [...]

The Tax Changes in the Senates Health Care Reform Bill

Similarly to the House’s bill the Senate’s act seeks to increase taxes to provide coverage to millions of Americans that are currently without health insurance. The Basics of the Bill According to estimates the PPACA is expected to cost $848 billion, and will include a public option that has an opt-out clause for individual states. [...]

Health Care Reform Bill 2009

To start with, this is a very “touchy” subject for all.   I am stating my personal beliefs and thoughts and in no way want to offend anyone with this topic. We all have a right to express our opinions in a friendly format, as are my intentions.   Be as it may, I am [...]

Florida’s senators: Room for improvement in health care reform bill

Both of Florida’s senators say there’s plenty of room for improvement to the health care reform bill being brought to debate by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Republican Sen. George LeMieux said Thursday he’s still trying to figure out everything the 2,074-page bill does. “I’m going to be one of those sitting up all night [...]

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