Friday, November 16, 2012
Georgia's Governor cites unknown costs, lack of flexibility in federal regulations.
Gov. Nathan Deal today told the Obama administration that Georgia will not set up its own health care exchange, citing the administration's "one-size fits all" approach and the high cost that the law places on states. “I remain committed to common sense health care solutions that empower consumers to take responsibility for their own health, motivate the private sector and drive efficiencies for consumers, employers and governments alike,” Deal said in a press release. “I continue to hope that we might finally engage in a serious conversation about restoring meaningful flexibility to states around health care programs.” Deal said the federal government needs to loosen regulations that restrict states’ options. He said he would support a "…
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Johns Creek's State Rep. Lynne Riley is 'extremely disappointed.' Tell us what you think.
The Supreme Court has upheld Obamacare and the individual mandate that requires the purchase of insurance as a tax. “I am extremely disappointed that the United States Supreme Court has expanded the federal government’s influence over the lives of every American," said State House Rep. Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek). "As a nation founded on freedom and liberty, this ruling is a dangerous turn in our history. Every action must be taken to repeal this law. Voting matters, and I encourage Georgians to support candidates in November who value personal responsibility and less government intrusion in our lives.” Said State Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), who represents a portion of Johns Creek: "This is an egregious overreach of federal government …
U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Affordable Health Care Act, including individual mandate, is constitutional.
The U.S. Supreme Court today has ruled that the Affordable Care Act and its individual mandate requiring people to buy health insurance is constitutional. The central issue considered by the court was whether Congress' power to regulate commerce means that it can mandate people to buy health insurance, The Atlantic reported. The individual mandate was the centerpiece of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Weekly Standard reported that the individual mandate goes beyond regulating commerce and instead compels commerce by forcing individuals to purchase something. The idea behind the mandate, as NPR reported, was that it would reduce health care costs by broadening the base of those paying premiums and …
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