Members of Congress are returning to Washington wondering what happened to President Obama’s promise that he could convince a very skeptical public that his health-overhaul plan is a good thing after all.Many members who voted for the legislation had to hide out from their constituents over the Easter recess to avoid scathing criticism. Public animosity toward Obamacare is getting worse, not … [Read more...] about A Hard Sell
A Hard Sell
President Obama has been barnstorming the country trying to convince a very skeptical public that his health overhaul plan is a good thing after all. But public animosity toward ObamaCare is not budging, with Rasmussen showing that 55% still want it repealed. It shows the incredible difficulty of changing minds that are set against this government takeover of our health sector. People are not … [Read more...] about A Hard Sell
ObamaCare's Job-Killing Impact Is Just Getting Started
It didn't take long for businesses — especially in Illinois — to start feeling ObamaCare's job-killing punch. While most of the punishing mandates and taxes don't start immediately, public accounting rules operate on a more timely basis. Some businesses have disclosed that their value will be negatively impacted by the new health reform law.In the last week, four major … [Read more...] about ObamaCare's Job-Killing Impact Is Just Getting Started
ObamaCare’s Job-Killing Impact Is Just Getting Started
It didn't take long for businesses — especially in Illinois — to start feeling ObamaCare's job-killing punch. While most of the punishing mandates and taxes don't start immediately, public accounting rules operate on a more timely basis. Some businesses have disclosed that their value will be negatively impacted by the new health reform law.In the last week, four major … [Read more...] about ObamaCare’s Job-Killing Impact Is Just Getting Started
Repeal and Replace ObamaCare
So what do we mean by that, exactly? The fallout from ObamaCare is just beginning, with news articles every day showing the damage the health overhaul law is poised to inflict on our economy and health sector. The latest Rasmussen poll found 54% of those surveyed want the law repealed. But there are real problems in our health sector that demand it be replaced with a better plan. Opponents of … [Read more...] about Repeal and Replace ObamaCare
It's Not Over
It has been a very difficult week of shock, disbelief, depression, and outrage -- all the phases of grief except acceptance -- among those of us who so strongly oppose the arrogant approach and method of passing ObamaCare, especially in the face of such overwhelming public opposition. Let's start with the hubris of thinking that it is even remotely possible to write 2,900 pages of … [Read more...] about It's Not Over
Breaking Trust with America
The health reform debate has been at the center of a decades-long struggle in this country to find the balance between liberty and equality – two fundamental principles that form the genius of America.Freedom is the fulcrum of our prosperity with respect for the right of every one of us to pursue our dreams and happiness. And the conviction that all of us are created equal guides … [Read more...] about Breaking Trust with America
Breaking Trust with America
The health reform debate has been at the center of a decades-long struggle in this country to find the balance between liberty and equality – two fundamental principles that form the genius of America.Freedom is the fulcrum of our prosperity with respect for the right of every one of us to pursue our dreams and happiness. And the conviction that all of us are created equal guides our … [Read more...] about Breaking Trust with America