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What are we paying them for? What are we paying them to do? Democrats AND Republicans you are here by put on notice. Besides being so arrogant and self righteous to not even read the Bill you say you wrote......your lack of intelligence to admit you didn't read what you say you wrote in public...... just unbelievable. Congress and the POTUS...... the chickens in deed have come home to roost..... Republicans you are not better...... but Harry, Nancy, Obama and Max Baucus your days of what you call "serving" America are short. And if we don't like the new crew we vote in we will vote them out 2012...... What a joke of a Congress we now have........
Stunning admission from one of the authors of health care overhaul
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and one of the key architects of Democrats' unpopular health care reform bill, tells his constituents in Montana: "I don't think you want me to waste my time to read every page of the health care bill."
Fox News video: The author of the health care reform bill, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) Admits He Didn't Read it At All.. "We Hire Experts"
Battle continues over Medicare competitive bidding programThe Hill (blog)Max Baucus (D-Mont.), who chairs the Finance Committee, said in a statement. "I'm very pleased with these strong results from making Medicare a more ...Seniors and People with Disabilities Will Pay Steep Price for Medicare's ...PR Newswire (press release)all 19 news articles »
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Slate MagazinePayback TimePartisanship strikes Obama's bipartisan debt commission.Slate Magazine"What you're affirming is if key elements of the health care bill were repealed, the deficit would grow even more," said Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, ...and more »
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New York Times (blog)High-Risk-Pool Time Bomb Looms While Baucus Wins Medicare for His Chosen FewFiredoglake (blog)This is one of the many foolish political time bombs Democrats wrote into their own health-care bill. They cared more about some CBO price tag than doing it ...Congressional Action Provides Six-Month Doc Fix on Medicare Pay CutsSeniorJournal.comall 71 news articles »
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House Okays Doc Fix, Bill Sent to White House for SignatureHealthLeaders Media"Congress is playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with seniors' healthcare," Wilson said. "Sick patients can't wait. Congress must replace the ...Senate Further Trims Tax Extenders BillWebCPASenate Approves Stand-Alone 'Doc Fix', But Cuts Still Take EffectCalifornia HealthlineHouse passes 'doc fix' bill to stave off cutsThe Hill (blog)DOTmed.com (press release) -U.S. News & World Report -The Hill (blog)all 310 news articles »
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Kansas City StarSenate tax, jobs compromise would pare Medicaid aidReutersMedicaid is the healthcare program for the poor administered by the states and US government that takes up, on average, 20 percent of state budgets. ...Senate Democrats pull jobs billPoliticoSnowe announces she's a no vote on the tax extenders billThe Hill (blog)Twenty One Days Since Congress Allowed Extended Unemployment Benefits To LapseHuffington Post (blog)Grist Magazine -Blue Wave News (blog) -FOXNewsall 1,851 news articles »
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Baucus: New Law Helps Many AmericansRoll Call (subscription)Max Baucus For decades, American leaders worked to pass comprehensive health care reform to lower skyrocketing costs and improve quality in our health care ...and more »
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TopNews United Kingdom (blog)Biden accuses Senate Republicans of jeopardizing seniors' health careUSA TodayCongressional Quarterly is reporting this morning that Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., and the panel's top-ranking Republican, Sen. ...Senate Passes Plan to Stop Medicare Pay Cuts to DoctorsNew York TimesSenate restores Medicare pay for doctorsReutersBaucus, Grassley reach agreement on doc fixThe Hill (blog)BusinessWeek -Firedoglake (blog) -TopNews United Kingdom (blog)all 551 news articles »
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ReutersHouse approves small business lending billReutersThe United States Capitol building is seen as legislators move into a weekend of crucial health care deliberations in Washington March 19, 2010. ...and more »
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Washington PostJobless benefits extension stalls in SenateLos Angeles TimesLate Wednesday, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) moved to break the impasse by proposing to reduce costs in the bill by cutting $25 a ...AM Top News: Senate waters down spending bill, cuts unemployment benefits amid ...NJ.comThune substitute on extenders failsThe Hill (blog)Budget crisis freezes SenatePittsburgh Post GazetteThe Hill (blog)all 1,819 news articles »
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Baucus slams Thune amendment's impact on healthcare lawThe Hill (blog)Max Baucus (D-Mont.) on Tuesday blasted the Republican substitute amendment to the tax extenders bill, particularly its proposed changes to the healthcare ...and more »
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...drug program this year. Baucus, chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, and key author of the health care reform bill, was a leader in creating these rebate checks for seniors as part of the groundbreaking legislation The Patient Protection and...
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www.RonPaul.com 05 Introducing the Private Option Health Care Act by Ron Paul Most everyone agrees that health care in the United stated has major problems, the biggest problems relating to skyrocketing costs. No one doubts the system is in need of reform. However, too many in Washington see tighter government controls as the solution. In fact, the problems are rooted in past government controls that created more problems than they solved. Ironically, laws and policies in the 1970s promoting health maintenance organizations, resulted from desperate attempts to control spiraling costs. However, instead of promoting an efficient health care system, HMOs took far too much control away from patients and physicians and gave it to the insurers. This excessive reliance on third-party payers instead removed incentives for insured patients to economize on health care costs, and allowed the problem to snowball. Furthermore, the third-party payer system created a two-tier health care system where people whose employers could afford to offer Cadillac plans have access to top quality health care, while others face financial obstacles in obtaining quality health care. For these and other reasons I introduced the Private Option Health Care Act last week. This bill places individuals back in control of health care by replacing the recently passed "tax, spend, and regulate" health care law with reforms designed to restore a free-market health care system. First, the bill would provide all ...
Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) has admitted that some Americans making less than $200000 per year will face tax hikes under ObamaCare. Such tax hikes are a violation of President Obamas firm pledge not to raise any form of taxes on those making less than $250000 per year. During remarks tonight on the Senate floor, Baucus said: One other point that I think its very important to make is that it is true that in certain cases, the taxes will go up for some Americans who might be making less than $200000. As Americans for Tax Reform has pointed out repeatedly, the healthcare bill signed into law contains seven tax hikes that unquestionably violate Obamas middle class tax pledge. Obamas promise remains for all to see at the Change.gov website: no family making less than $250000 will see their taxes increase.
Democrat Speaks against The Baucus Bill 3 22 2010 On March 21, 2010, Barack Obama signed the Baucus Bill (otherwise known as the Health Care Reform Bill). I have been against this since the beginning of its proposal. Knowing the deficits our nation has accrued over the last nine years, the act of allowing tax payers to continue suffering in our current economy is not the answer. Furthermore, it is said that if citizens do not enroll in the new health care plan, we are fined anywhere from $750 to $3800 per year. This goes against the Constitution and our right to make choices for ourselves and our families. If you did not vote for the bill, make a video stating you did not vote for the bill and why. Speak up or forever let our government dictate us. Fines proposed for not having health insurance www.komonews.com Interview with the President: Jail Time for Those without Health Care Insurance? blogs.abcnews.com Q&A: Will Americans be fined for not having health insurance? www.fox40.com The Baucus Bill www.youtube.com
Howard Berg, the World's Fastest Reader speed reads right through the Baucus Senate Bill on health care then gives analysis. It's real, it's frightening - both the speed reading and what's in the bill. Your World with Neil Cavuto. Learn how to finish your work faster and speed reading techniques with a speed reading program - or just use the free tips on the blog www.mrreader.com
Daily SundialWeighing the good and the bad on health care reformDaily SundialBy Contributor Now that the health care reform bill appears to be in its final stages, what are we getting? Will it achieve the objectives set out by ...and more »
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The Silver Lining If Martha Coakley LosesEthiopian ReviewAnd most particularly at the moment, healthcare reform is under serious threat. But if the silver medal is out of reach, the bronze may still be attainable, ...and more »
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US Congress: Senate Takes Up Debt Hike, Watches Mass ElectionMarket News InternationalOne scenario would involve the House vote on the health care bill the Senate passed on Christmas Eve. A team of senior Democratic congressional leaders have ...and more »
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The Guardian (blog)The Democrats' Latest Health CliffhangerNew York Times (blog)It is just shy of four weeks since the Senate adopted its big health care bill. And, oh, what a difference a month can make. ...More action on health careWashington PostSeven Things That Will Happen After Scott Brown's WinNew York MagazineTimeline: Health Care Reform And MA-Sen -- What Happened?TPM LiveWire (blog)Politico -Newsweek (blog) -Atlantic Onlineall 9,050 news articles »
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If Congress passes bill, court fight not far behindSalt Lake TribuneAccording to the bill: "If there were no requirement, many individuals would wait to purchase health insurance until they needed care. ...and more »
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Corporate Compliance InsightsThe Baucus Health Bill – A Mixed Bag for Drug Makers?Corporate Compliance InsightsThe Baucus bill's objective is grandly stated as no less than “to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health ...
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Senator Enzi Says Bill Will Raise CostsNew York Times (blog)Enacting this bill will not reduce the cost of health care but rather will likely result in an increase in health care costs for most Americans. ...and more »
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New York Daily NewsPresident Obama, Democrats close in on health dealPoliticoDespite the progress this week, the prospects for the health care reform remained worrisome for some Democrats. A key question is whether Reid will still ...Dem: If Coakley loses, health reforms may pass by reconciliationRaw StoryUS Hill Dems Launch Frantic Push To Finish Health Reform BillMarket News Internationalall 1,213 news articles »
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Great Falls 'citizen lobbyist' shares health experiencesGreat Falls TribuneAs chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Baucus was an architect of the health care bill the Senate passed last month. Neither senator was in town ...and more »
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Baucus Answers on Health Care CostsNew York Times (blog)Like, our two experts, Joseph R. Antos of the American Enterprise Institute, and Jacob S. Hacker of Yale University, Senator Baucus describes a health care ...Report: Dems to Grant Special Exeption to Unions on "Cadillac Tax"American Spectator (blog)all 2 news articles »
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...the suggestion he was intoxicated an "untrue, personal smear" by Republicans intent on shifting the focus away from the health care bill's passage. Are the insinuations dirty politics or did Baucus bring this on himself? (See video below) This is just a partisan...
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...through without making sure Republicans were part of the plan. Looking fatigued after days of managing the health care debate on the Senate floor, Baucus defended Democrats' efforts to craft a bill and attacked Republicans who he said had tried to quash cooperation. "One...
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...for the taxpayers (and the economy) to get reamed by Max Baucus on Medicare Part D and his Senate Finance Committee health care bill, the LA Times is reporting that Max Baucus nominated his girlfriend for the US Attorney ... What Baucus Got Right politics.theatlantic.com...
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Sen Max Baucus {D} reads into the record the Constitutional Order. Baucus claims the Commerce clause and the Taxes and "General Welfare" clause pave the way for Constitutionality of the Bill Article 2 section 8. SLICK!! Sen. Ensign's rebuttal can be seen here: www.cspan.org Dec 22, 2009
During health care debate on the Senate floor, Senate Finance Chairman Baucus (D-Mont.) admits the true cost of the Democrats' $2.5 trillion health care bill while Republicans question him about Democrats' attempts to use budget gimmicks like separating a bill to pay for adequate Medicare reimbursements to doctors the so-called doc fix from health care reform legislation.
In this episode of "The Senate Doctors Show" Sen. John Barrasso, MD, (R-WY) and Sen. Tom Coburn, MD, (R-OK) answer health care reform questions about Democrats writing a health care reform bill behind closed doors, the costs of government health care, and how reforms would affect the supply of doctors. Republicans want real reform that's transparent, lowers health care costs, and doesn't add to the debt.
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Max Baucus Americas Healthy Future Act Of 2009 Health Care Bill (Scheduled for Mark Up) BEFORE MARK UP!!! finance.senate.gov MUST READ EXCERPTS FROM THE BILL ALLOWING TAX FUNDED ABORTIONS! Top of page 26 This provision provides that abortion cannot be a mandated benefit as part of a minimum benefits package except in those cases for which Federal funds appropriated for the Department of Health and Human Services are permitted. Page 25 (at bottom) to Page 26 (at top) Abortion Coverage ...
Max Baucus Americas Healthy Future Act Of 2009 Health Care Bill (Scheduled for Mark Up) BEFORE MARK UP!!! finance.senate.gov MUST READ EXCERPTS FROM THE BILL ALLOWING TAX FUNDED ABORTIONS! Top of page 26 This provision provides that abortion cannot be a mandated benefit as part of a minimum benefits package except in those cases for which Federal funds appropriated for the Department of Health and Human Services are permitted. Page 25 (at bottom) to Page 26 (at top) Abortion Coverage ...
Max Baucus Americas Healthy Future Act Of 2009 Health Care Bill (Scheduled for Mark Up) BEFORE MARK UP!!!! finance.senate.gov MUST READ EXCERPTS FROM THE BILL ALLOWING TAX FUNDED ABORTIONS! Top of page 26 This provision provides that abortion cannot be a mandated benefit as part of a minimum benefits package except in those cases for which Federal funds appropriated for the Department of Health and Human Services are permitted. Page 25 (at bottom) to Page 26 (at top) Abortion Coverage ...
Right to Work President Mark Mix appeared on Fox Business yesterday to explain Big Labor's opposition to the Baucus Health Care Bill and why union bosses are pushing for a more expansive, government-run program.
Oct 14, 2009, Representative Eric Massa (D-NY) gave a short summary of his view on the Baucus Bill (Senate) and HR 3200. Massa said both bills are "deeply flawed", will not cover all Americans and will drive "almost... a trillion tax-payer dollars into the coffers of private, for profit health insurance". He said, "it is critical that we get to a point where honesty and transparency in this process allow all Americans to understand what's going on." Massa also stated, "I'm not holding out ...
Inching closer to universal coverage... health care bill passes with 14-9 vote
Ryan Ellis, Americans for Tax Reform's Tax Policy Director, debates the Baucus Health Care Bill on CNBC. For more information on Ryan Ellis and/or Americans for Tax Reform, visit www.atr.org.
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today we reached a critical milestone in our effort to reform our health care system. After many months of thoughtful deliberation, the fifth and final committee responsible for health care reform has passed a proposal that has both Democratic and Republican support. This effort was made possible by the tireless efforts of Chairman Max Baucus and the other members of the Senate Finance Committee. It's a product of vigorous debate and difficult negotiations ...
drudgereport.com Republican Senator Olympia Snowe announce that she would vote for the Senate Finance Committee health care reform bill. When history call, history calls, she said.
Oct. 13 Senate finance committee passes Baucus health reform bill. With support from a lone Republican, a key Senate finance committee Tuesday approved a middle-of-the-road health care, delivering a broad boost to President Obama. Health care legislation is expected to be on the Senate floor the week after next, said a spokesman for Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. But it won't be the Baucus bill. Reid will combine the Finance version with a more liberal proposal from the health committee — with unpredictable results. Copyright MSNBD 2009
Senate Finance Committee Passes Max Baucus Health Reform Bill 14-9 - 10/13/09
Senator Mike Crapo offers his closing statement before the Senate Finance Committee's final vote on Senator Baucus' health care proposal.
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