Yay! 1 down 2 to go....
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House passes health care bill
By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON – In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress.
A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the passage of Social Security in 1935 and Medicare 30 years later.
"It provides coverage for 96 percent of Americans. It offers everyone, regardless of health or income, the peace of mind that comes from knowing they will have access to affordable health care when they need it," said Rep. John Dingell, the 83-year-old Michigan lawmaker who has introduced national health insurance in every Congress since succeeding his father in 1955.
In the run-up to a final vote, conservatives from the two political parties joined forces to impose tough new restrictions on abortion coverage in insurance policies to be sold to many individuals and small groups. They prevailed on a roll call of 240-194.
Ironically, that only solidified support for the legislation, clearing the way for conservative Democrats to vote for it.
The legislation would require most Americans to carry insurance and provide federal subsidies to those who otherwise could not afford it. Large companies would have to offer coverage to their employees. Both consumers and companies would be slapped with penalties if they defied the government's mandates.
Insurance industry practices such as denying coverage on the basis of pre-existing medical conditions would be banned, and insurers would no longer be able to charge higher premiums on the basis of gender or medical history. In a further slap, the industry would lose its exemption from federal antitrust restrictions on price gouging, bid rigging and market allocation.
Yay!
TAX HIKES, RATIONING, DMV STYLE HEALTH CARE, NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY, JOB LOSSESS!
CONGRATS ON A JOB WELL DONE STRETCH.
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House passes health care bill
By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON – In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress.
A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the passage of Social Security in 1935 and Medicare 30 years later.
"It provides coverage for 96 percent of Americans. It offers everyone, regardless of health or income, the peace of mind that comes from knowing they will have access to affordable health care when they need it," said Rep. John Dingell, the 83-year-old Michigan lawmaker who has introduced national health insurance in every Congress since succeeding his father in 1955.
In the run-up to a final vote, conservatives from the two political parties joined forces to impose tough new restrictions on abortion coverage in insurance policies to be sold to many individuals and small groups. They prevailed on a roll call of 240-194.
Ironically, that only solidified support for the legislation, clearing the way for conservative Democrats to vote for it.
The legislation would require most Americans to carry insurance and provide federal subsidies to those who otherwise could not afford it. Large companies would have to offer coverage to their employees. Both consumers and companies would be slapped with penalties if they defied the government's mandates.
Insurance industry practices such as denying coverage on the basis of pre-existing medical conditions would be banned, and insurers would no longer be able to charge higher premiums on the basis of gender or medical history. In a further slap, the industry would lose its exemption from federal antitrust restrictions on price gouging, bid rigging and market allocation.
U lefties have no idea what this will do to the economy...small businesses will fold all over the place. And then they will jail u if u don't have health coverage..pushing more people into poverty..and onto the gov tit.
Wow..libs gleefully destroying America one day at a time. There will be none of u fuckheads left by 2012. Now run along and all get ur government cheese like good little lefties.
Look at what this bill does. :D
The Numbers: H.R. 3962 will cover 96% of Americans, at a 10-year cost of “under $900 billion.” It will reduce the deficit by $104 billion over the same time period, and reduce Medicare spending growth 1.3% annually by cutting $400 billion primarily from private Medicare Advantage plans. Don’t feel sorry for them, see #2.
Consumer Protections: Guaranteed coverage, limited premium variations, standard minimum benefits packages and employer/individual mandates are all still included. That last one protects people from medical bankruptcy. But best of all, insurers are now required to spend 85% of premium revenue on members’ care. Currently in private Medicare Advantage plans, it’s almost the inverse; only $0.14 of every $1.00 in premiums is spent on members’ care. The bill also closes the “donut hole” in Medicare Part D, reducing senior’s out-of-pocket prescription expenses. Prevention and wellness services will be provided in all plans at no cost.
Selective Taxation: The bill derives revenue from a 5.4% “millionaire’s tax” on individuals making over $500,000 and couples making over $1 million (0.3% of households in the US, to be exact.) It also taxes medical device makers to the tune of $20 billion.
Choice and Potential Competition: A public option will finally give consumers another choice besides private insurance or nothing. The Insurance Exchange where we can compare plans remains intact.
Insurance Anti-trust Exemption: This feature, unique to health insurance and baseball, is now history. Meaning private insurers are no longer immune to regulations concerning price-fixing, big rigging, and market allocation. The Federal Trade Commission also now has full rights to investigate the industry.
Look at what this bill does. :D
The Numbers: H.R. 3962 will cover 96% of Americans, at a 10-year cost of “under $900 billion.” It will reduce the deficit by $104 billion over the same time period, and reduce Medicare spending growth 1.3% annually by cutting $400 billion primarily from private Medicare Advantage plans. Don’t feel sorry for them, see #2.
Consumer Protections: Guaranteed coverage, limited premium variations, standard minimum benefits packages and employer/individual mandates are all still included. That last one protects people from medical bankruptcy. But best of all, insurers are now required to spend 85% of premium revenue on members’ care. Currently in private Medicare Advantage plans, it’s almost the inverse; only $0.14 of every $1.00 in premiums is spent on members’ care. The bill also closes the “donut hole” in Medicare Part D, reducing senior’s out-of-pocket prescription expenses. Prevention and wellness services will be provided in all plans at no cost.
Selective Taxation: The bill derives revenue from a 5.4% “millionaire’s tax” on individuals making over $500,000 and couples making over $1 million (0.3% of households in the US, to be exact.) It also taxes medical device makers to the tune of $20 billion.
Choice and Potential Competition: A public option will finally give consumers another choice besides private insurance or nothing. The Insurance Exchange where we can compare plans remains intact.
Insurance Anti-trust Exemption: This feature, unique to health insurance and baseball, is now history. Meaning private insurers are no longer immune to regulations concerning price-fixing, big rigging, and market allocation. The Federal Trade Commission also now has full rights to investigate the industry.
holy crap - a repub voted for it?
wow. maybe he doesn't want to be on the wrong side of what could be social security or medicare - soemthing the repubs voted against originally too.
interesting.
The guy is from New Orleans,nothing but the same type of scum that Obama organised in Chicago.He had to vote that way or those free loaders would vote him out.
I think the democrats are purposely trying to destroy the nation.
The guy is from New Orleans,nothing but the same type of scum that Obama organised in Chicago.He had to vote that way or those free loaders would vote him out.(http://www.dreamstime.com/crying-baby-thumb813125.jpg)
I think the democrats are purposely trying to destroy the nation.
(http://www.dreamstime.com/crying-baby-thumb813125.jpg)
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That will be you when your in line just like at the DMV waiting for a doctors appointment.The government has fucked up social security,medicare,medicaide,the educational system,the post office,but they will get this right.Ha,ha,ha what a buch of assholes.LOL
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Just kill yourself, "BILLY MINIMUM" BRAINS and you won't have to endure the "agony" of the next seven years. :D
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Just kill yourself, "BILLY MINIMUM" BRAINS and you won't have to endure the "agony" of the next seven years. :D
Here is a better idea.I live in Zionsvile Indiana ,why dont you come by and try to kill me BENNY BLANK HEAD?I think we have proven a number of times that your an internet pussy,as are most libs on here.So go back,jerk off to Obama pictures,pray he fucks you with his tiny black cock and leave the postings on a weight lifting web site to people who lift.Bitch.Why the fuck would ANYONE want to go to Zionsvile, Indiana? lol No thanks, bro. Hangin' with hillbillies doesn't work for me.
Why the fuck would ANYONE want to go to Zionsvile, Indiana? lol No thanks, bro. Hangin' with hillbillies doesn't work for me.
Hey, we can't all be tough guys like you, "BILLY MINIMUM." I've only been a recreational bodybuilder and martial artist for 25 years...never said I was a tough guy. But since you are the ultimate e-baddass, how about posting your real name and address in Zionsville? After all, you're no pussy hiding behind a keyboard, right?
How often do you have thoughts about Obama's "tiny Black cock," BILLY? Do you often conjure up thoughts of Black guy's penises, or men having sex with other men? This is deeply disturbing, even coming from a retard like you. :-X
All you have to do is do a google search on me or a youtube search.Now,of course,we cant do that with you because your too gutless to post your real name.Ahh...this is great. "BILLY MINIMUM" is a real person! :o It is hard to believe someone so incomprehensibly stupid actually exists. I hope you are not raising your son to think Sarah Palin would be a great president or that FAUX NEWS is a beacon of journalism, as you do. :-\
If you did post with your real name,Im sure there is reams of stuff on you on the net because your so dam famous.lol.Martial artist,I bet your a famous cage fighter also and we will soon see you on Ultimate Fighter.What a tool.I said I was famous? We all know you are a moron, but you now are responding to the voices in your head? In addition to your testicles having long since disappeared from the scene, all them thar' steeroids must have turned your brain into scrambled eggs.
By the way,we moved here from Fairfield couNTY ct.Before you shoot your mouth off,look up the standard of living,the educational systems of both places,Zionsville and Fairfield county CT.I promisr both have higher income levels then where you live,better educational systems and a far higher standard of living then where you are.I'm quite familiar with CT, so I don't need to look up shit. I have friends and colleagues that live in CT. In addition to Greenwich, a ridiculously wealthy enclave, Fairfield county has lovely, scenic Bridgeport. :-X The "standard of living" where I live is damn sure superior to "Zionsville, Indiana." LOL It matches up quite nicely with CT too, having been in Fairfield County CT many times. In fact, I was in Greenwich just last week, although unfortunately not for business or pleasure. Nice place, with lots of huge estates tucked away on private roads and luxury auto dealerships. However, I would not trade where I live in NJ for Fairfield County. No appreciable difference.
holy crap - a repub voted for it?
wow. maybe he doesn't want to be on the wrong side of what could be social security or medicare - soemthing the repubs voted against originally too.
interesting.
Blacken is delusional. Nothing passes until the people say it passes. All the dems had was one big circle jerk unmoungst themselves!