One of the many Republican knocks against the Affordable Care Act [Obamacare] is that it “hurts small businesses.” But, on closer examination, “Obamacare” may
Category: ACA/Obamacare
It’s Washington’s turn to learn from baseball
From time to time, Congress has involved itself in the world of baseball. Now it’s time for Congress to look at baseball for a
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) myths: “It all starts on Jan. 1, 2014”
Republicans who want to “stop” Obamacare should know better: Not only is the Affordable Care Act already a law [not just a bill up
Teasing out the knots. Connecting up the dots: Sen. Warren on the government shutdown
Sometimes it seems that contemporary American politics and the sometimes upside-down policies of our dysfunctional Congress are so entangled and opaque that it’s impossible
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) myths: “Death panels”
“Death panels” are not dead. Although the “death panel” argument against the Affordable Care Act has been debunked, shot down, mortality injured and ostensibly
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) myths: “It’s bad for women”
In the delirium that has preceded the launch of the Affordable Care Act, Republicans and other Obama-haters have tried to undermine the new law
My Congressman’s newsletter: refreshing, intelligent communication
Those of us who are politically engaged often get dozens of on-line political solicitations every day. There’s a basic formula to them: This is
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) myths: The “government takeover of health care”
It’s a bit too generous to use the term “myth” when it comes to the outright lies that have been told about the Affordable
Well-insured lieutenant governor tells uninsured peons to snub Obamacare
In a shameful display of partisan politics and hard-heartedness, Missouri’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder has publicly urged uninsured citizens to forego the opportunity