Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Obamacare's 'family glitch'
John Hayward: The most disastrous legislation in modern history continues to unravel before our eyes.
ObamaCare's "family glitch" | RedState
ObamaCare's "family glitch" | RedState
Friday, March 29, 2013
Former Abortion Biz Founder Allyson Schwartz Running for Governor in Pennsylvania
You can't get more pro-abortion than this far-left Pennsylvania Democrat, who is planning to run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2014. What is going to promise? Free abortions for everyone! Talk about a one-issue candidate.
Former Abortion Biz Founder Running for Governor in Pennsylvania
Former Abortion Biz Founder Running for Governor in Pennsylvania
When helping the poor doesn't help
Further proof that liberals do more harm than good when they push their failed socialist agenda. From The Christian Science Monitor: In a new study, the International Monetary Fund takes aim at energy subsidies, a common practice by countries to help the poor or benefit consumers and industry. The costs far outweigh any benefits, especially for the poor, finds the IMF.
When helping the poor doesn't help
When helping the poor doesn't help
Jobless claims rise. More than 5 million on unemployment rolls.
Next time Obama talks about a recovery, somebody should throw a shoe at him. More than 5.4 million Americans are collecting unemployment checks and more than 10 million have given up looking for work while the Obama Recession continues.
Jobless claims rise. More than 5 million on unemployment rolls.
Jobless claims rise. More than 5 million on unemployment rolls.
Student loan rates to double under Obama
If you're one of those college students who voted for Obama, get ready to be screwed big time by the man who promised you hope and change.
Student loan rates to double without Congressional action
Student loan rates to double without Congressional action
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Obama's America: 47.8 Million on Food Stamps
Enrollment In Federal Food Stamp Program Has Soared 70% Since Obama Took Office in 2008
47.8 Million Americans on Food Stamps
47.8 Million Americans on Food Stamps
Mysterious website targets Bruce Castor
Politics is a contact sport.
Somebody has launched a website critical of Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce L. Castor Jr., who has been making noise about challenging incumbent Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett.
Mysterious website targets Castor
Somebody has launched a website critical of Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce L. Castor Jr., who has been making noise about challenging incumbent Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett.
Mysterious website targets Castor
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
5 Govt Videos Every Bit as Terrible as the IRS 'Star Trek' Parody
This is how Obama spends your money ... and he has the gall to lock the doors of the White House to school children?
5 Gov't Videos Every Bit as Terrible as the IRS 'Star Trek' Parody
5 Gov't Videos Every Bit as Terrible as the IRS 'Star Trek' Parody
Pa. lawmaker seeks transparency in anti-religion lawsuits
No more anonymous atheists harassing people of faith? Sounds good.
From WHTM TV 27:
From WHTM TV 27:
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has unveiled legislation that would require the naming of plaintiffs who file lawsuits to remove religious symbols from public places.Pa. lawmaker seeks transparency in anti-religion lawsuits - abc27 WHTM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Study: Obama health overhaul to raise claims cost 32%
REALITY CHECK FOR ALL LOW-INFORMATION OBAMA VOTERS: New report
predicts massive increases in health care premiums under Obamacare: From
The Associated Press: The disparities are striking. By 2017, the
estimated increase would be 62 percent for California, about 80 percent
for Ohio, more than 20 percent for Florida and 67 percent for Maryland.
Study: Obama health overhaul to raise claims cost 32%
Study: Obama health overhaul to raise claims cost 32%
Monday, March 25, 2013
Rep. Joe Pitts: Obamacare Makes It Harder To Make Ends Meet
In 2009, as health care reform was being considered in Congress, Gallup asked Americans what they wanted out of potential legislation. Eighty-three percent of Americans said that it was either extremely or very important that legislation make health insurance more affordable. When asked whether expanding coverage or making health care more affordable was more important, the majority of Americans said the priority should be bringing down costs.
According to many studies, Americans pay more for health care but get less. Health care keeps eating more and more into family budgets. While wages haven’t increased very much, health costs keep rising at or above inflation. In fact, for some Americans health insurance premiums could skyrocket in the coming years.
The Affordable Care Act might have been a good poll-tested name for the health reform bill, but the actual content of the bill has done little to actually make care more affordable. This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee released a joint report demonstrating how the law is increasing costs for young adults and middle class families.
The report compiles data from over 30 studies of how the law is affecting real people. Behind these statistics are real families. When government actions increase their health costs, they have to make painful decisions. For some that might mean cancelling a vacation but for others high medical costs eventually lead to bankruptcy. Very few Americans think they should be spending more of their paycheck on health insurance. Unfortunately, the new health law is making that decision for them.
Perhaps the most broken sector of the health insurance market is what is known as the individual market. The individual market is where people go when they don’t get insurance from an employer. Prior to the new health law, many Americans already found insurance in the individual market to be too expensive.
All of these plans were already regulated at the state level, but the new law adds a new layer of federal government regulation. This new layer of red tape has significant costs. In places like Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa and Ohio premiums in the individual market could double in the coming years. Here in Pennsylvania, the premium increase is expected to be 39 percent.
In addition to the added federal government red tape, the new law imposes a wide array of taxes on health insurance plans, drugs and medical devices. Over $165 billion in new taxes and fees are either here now or on their way soon.
The tax on medical devices is known as an excise tax, meaning that a company has to pay it even if it is not profitable. Excise taxes are usually only leveled on products that the government wants to discourage, like cigarettes and alcohol. This tax will discourage the development of new devices and make current medical devices more expensive for consumers.
Most importantly, purchasing health insurance is no longer optional. Families have to buy coverage or face the new IRS-imposed penalty. Many Americans will face a catch-22 where they have to buy insurance, but because of the greatly increased costs won’t be able to afford it. They will have to face the penalty and still go without care.
We can do better. For most people, looking at a health care bill is daunting. The costs don’t seem to make much sense, but they are trapped in a system. Under the new law, that feeling of entrapment will only grow. Health insurers are consolidating. Health systems are buying up individual practices and hospitals. Choices and competition are being reduced.
We need the government to give workers the same tax advantages for purchasing health care. They need to be able to own their insurance plan and take it with them.
We need reform that puts families and doctors in charge of health care decisions, not government bureaucrats or insurance companies. Right now, car insurance companies are fighting for your business. If you don’t like your insurer, it is easy to drop their coverage and go with someone else. Americans need that kind of control in health insurance. They are not getting it under the new law.
Congressman Joe Pitts is a Republican who represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Catch Final Performance of 'Hairspray' Sunday, March 24, in Mount Penn, PA
A fantastic production of "Hairspray" this weekend by Antietam Musical Productions featuring the students of the Antietam Middle/Senior High School. Pictured is Kat Krohn as Amber Von Tussle and James Phyrillas as Harriman F. Spritzer. Tickets ($10) are still available for the 2 p.m. Sunday show at Mount Penn Primary Center, 201 N. 25th St., Mount Penn, PA 19606.
Note to the Department of Education: Mao murdered 65 million people
The Obama Department of Education posted a quote from one of the biggest mass-murderers in the history of mankind on its website. What a bunch of dummies.
Note to the Department of Education: Mao Zedong murdered 65 million people. | RedState
Note to the Department of Education: Mao Zedong murdered 65 million people. | RedState
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