by Jane Richey | May 22, 2013 | Health Care
Labor unions are breaking with President Obama on ObamaCare. Months after the president’s reelection, a variety of unions are publicly balking at how the administration plans to implement the landmark law. They warn that unless there are changes, the results could be...
by Jane Richey | May 16, 2013 | Health Care
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted on a repeal of the Affordable Care Act for the 37th time — and immediately following the vote, both Democrats and Republicans were campaigning on the issue. Two Democrats — moderate Reps. Mike McIntyre,...
by Jane Richey | May 16, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Health Care, Politics
The Internal Revenue Service official in charge of the tax-exempt organizations at the time when the unit targeted tea party groups now runs the IRS office responsible for the health care legislation. Sarah Hall Ingram served as commissioner of the office responsible...
by Jane Richey | May 16, 2013 | Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, Health Care
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Wednesday the second round of about $1 billion in “Health Care Innovation Awards,” as part of the ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. “We’re going to announce the latest steps...
by Jane Richey | May 12, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Health Care
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius might have broken the law by asking insurance companies to donate to outside groups promoting President Obama’s healthcare law, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Saturday. Alexander compared the...
by Jane Richey | May 11, 2013 | Health Care, Politics
President Obama on Friday sought to quell Democratic worries and public misconceptions about his healthcare law, months before its biggest provisions are set to take effect. Members of Obama’s own party have relentlessly criticized the administration for not...