Category Archives: ObamaCare

Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Obamacare!

Posted on September 8, 2023 by rikyrah

Ok..the ACA. But, it will forever be Obamacare to me. There are those who criticize President Obama for spending so much political capital in getting the ACA passed. But, they want to pretend that things weren’t as bad as they … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Back to Healthcare

Posted on January 27, 2020 by rikyrah

While you were watching the Impeachment Trial, stuff was happening in the area of healthcare:    https://twitter.com/ASlavitt/status/1220715945003560960 BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with Trump in not hearing case to repeal entire ACA before election. This is justice delayed. Case goes to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Nancy Smash Is Trying To Tell You

Posted on November 4, 2019 by rikyrah

Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is trying to tell folks. Nancy Smash is all about what she can get the House, and what needs to be presented that will keep the Democratic majority. So, when she gives interviews like … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | When It Comes to Healthcare, the GOP Means You Nothing But Harm

Posted on September 23, 2019 by rikyrah

This Admnistration and the Republicans have done nothing but try and sabotage Obamacare. Every step that they’ve taken has been done to harm and try to destroy it. That they are putting people back in this untenable position where they … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Rural Hospital Scam

Posted on August 26, 2019 by rikyrah

Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee….all places that refused the Medicaid Expansion of Obamacare. ….am I right? Of course, accepting the Obamacare money would mean supporting 44, and they couldn’t have that…so, they threw in with a conman. But, we’re supposed to feel … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Yes…the Demons Are STILL After Obamacare

Posted on June 11, 2018 by rikyrah

This came through last week. Trump’s Justice Department says the ACA is unconstitutional The Justice Department will not defend the Affordable Care Act in court, and says it believes the law’s individual mandate — the provision the Supreme Court upheld … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | They Just Don’t Quit Trying to Attack Obamacare

Posted on February 28, 2018 by rikyrah

These demons never stop trying to hurt millions of Americans. Trump Administration Proposes Obamacare-Flouting Health Plans By Benjamin Hart The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed to make available short-term health plans that don’t cover preexisting conditions, in yet another effort … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Checking in on the Legislative Evil Known As Trumpcare

Posted on September 25, 2017 by rikyrah

Otherwise known as Graham-Cassidy… The latest tax cut bill masquerading as a healthcare bill. I don’t need to remind you that this is the time for action. We have to call. We have to fax. If you can, show up … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Update on the Legislative Evil Known as Trumpcare

Posted on July 28, 2017 by rikyrah

From Andy Slavitt: Andy Slavitt‏Verified account @ASlavitt My tweets soon summing up what is happening on Trumpcare tonight and what it means. Follow if interested. 2- Senate will vote on a bill tonight. There is still no text, no CBO … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Some in the GOP want to downsize the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

Posted on July 27, 2017 by rikyrah

Meadows: CBO should downsize, aggregate think tank reports By Niv Elis – 07/24/17 02:20 PM EDT House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) is trying to eliminate 89 positions from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s staff and require the office … Continue reading →

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