by Bill Scher | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Happy Tax Day The wealthy are paying more. The Hill: "The highest 1 percent of earners, generally those making north of $500,000 a year, will see a tax hike of some $38,000 a year because of the fiscal cliff deal, the Tax Policy Center found. The ObamaCare taxes will...
by Bill Scher | Apr 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sebelius Takes a Bow Outgoing HHS Sec Sebelius takes victory lap. McClatchy: "...Sebelius said Sunday that health insurance exchanges that are now up and running across the country have given uninsured Americans a true choice of insurance plans with price comparisons....
by Bill Scher | Apr 11, 2014 | Blog, Health, Progressive Vision
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will finish her five-year tenure having implemented the biggest expansion of health insurance in 50 years. What should we learn from her success story? Three key lessons: 1. Don't Panic Yes, HealthCare.gov flopped...
by Bill Scher | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sebelius Leaves On Top After 7.5M Obamacare sign ups, HHS Sec Sebelius to bow out. W. Post: "During the firestorm, Obama made clear to his aides that he would not seek the resignation of his health secretary, and her departure is timed to brighter news for the White...
by Bill Scher | Apr 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ryan Budget Vote Expected Today House GOP close to majority on Ryan budget, but not quite there. The Hill: "House Republican leaders expressed confidence on the eve of Thursday’s vote on Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) budget, even as they made last-minute moves to prevent...
