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Barack Obama: Lame Duck Walking

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

It’s Already Over for the Obama Administration

Second term presidents usually get almost two years to pursue their agendas before the midterm elections and the next presidential election cycle slams the door.

For President Obama, the second term timetable has been cut short. Next week marks only four months since Obama took the oath of office to begin his second term and it is already over. He’s a lame duck walking way before his time.

This is no idle prediction. The administration is mired ...

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The Sebelius Shakedown

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

HHS Seeks Insurance and Healthcare Industry Funds To Promote Obamacare

In Barack Obama’s Washington it’s a new scandal every day, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services joining the chorus-line led by the former Secretary of State and the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.

Kathleen Sebelius, the boss at Health and Human Services, is responsible for implementing Obamacare. It’s a tough job, with a deadline of October 1 to have the insurance exchanges up and running and ...

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Five Reason to Reconsider Health Insurance for your Small Business

Monday, May 13th, 2013

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By Michael Cahill

The unintended effects of Obamacare

On Jan. 1, 2014, President Obama’s Affordable Care Act will fully take effect, and whether or not it’s the right move for ...

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White House Launches PR Campaign to Save Obamacare

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

President Obama was in his element in the White House Friday, relishing the role of Campaigner in Chief in a new effort to save Obamacare.

The scene was familiar. First there was the grandeur of the East Room, a reminder of the pomp and power of the presidency. Second was the usual human backdrop of supporters gathered to exploit the message of the moment. Third was the president himself, speaking with vigor and even anger to defend the righteousness of his cause.

The event was staged to kick of...

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Congressional Leaders Want Out of Obamacare

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

John Boehner and Harry Reid Seek Exemptions

In the latest example of why the American public has almost no respect for the United States Congress, the leaders of the majorities in the House and Senate are reportedly busy concocting a scheme to exempt lawmakers and their aides from the insurance exchanges mandated under Obamacare.

In a report from Politico, House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are said to be engaged in “high-level, confidential talks” to engineer ...

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