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• The Democrats’ Ticking Time Bomb

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  Democrats face a ticking time bomb in the form of increased state taxes if Medicaid coverage is expanded. If either the House or Senate bills are signed into law, states will face what I’ve called the ‘mother of all unfunded mandates’ : About 59 million people are on Medicaid today, which means that ...
  2 days ago

• Let’s Have THIS FIGHT: Unallotment Battle Looming

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  According to this amicus brief , the DFL legislature is joining in the unallotment lawsuit. Here’s a portion of their brief: After the legislature adjourned, Governor Pawlenty vetoed H.F. No. 2323 (Chapter 179), a bill that increased taxes and delayed some expenditures by approximately $2.7 billion. Journal ...
  2 days ago

• Could The Bush Tax Cuts Be Ended Early?

  
  InvestorCentric — Authority: 132
  Yes, the government can pass tax increases that are retroactive, as demonstrated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, signed into law by Bill Clinton. David Galland from Casey Research thinks it could happen again as the democratic majority is in desperate need of raising revenue without expending ...
  3 days ago

• Obama’s Undeniable Incompetence

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  There are times when I watch President Obama when I’m forced to wonder question President Obama’s competence. I’m forced to question his competence because he hasn’t done a thing to increase entrepreneurial activity. Just as I’m certain that there’s a certain amount of incompetence involved, I’m also ...
  4 days ago

• DFL, Cowardly Establishment GOP Strategist Criticizes Bachmann

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  It isn’t a secret that some within the GOP establishment prefer keeping Michele Bachmann arm’s distance away. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if Michele wore that as a badge of honor. Nonetheless, the establishment snipers persist like they did in this City Pages hit piece : But more importantly, ...
  4 days ago

• Congress Considers Steep Death Tax Increase

  
  The Foundry — Authority: 772
  Leaders in the House of Representatives recently discussed the possibility of extending the death tax at its current rate and exemption levels for one year through 2010 . If this proposal becomes law it would be a massive tax hike. Under current law, the death tax has a top rate of 45 percent and an exemption of $3.5 ...
  5 days ago

• Bachmann vs. Clark

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  Lately, there’s been a slew of articles about the CD-6 race ostensibly between incumbent Michele Bachmann and challenger Tarryl Clark. One article talks about this being a proxy war between Norm Coleman and Al Franken . Another highlights the fact that Al Franken is supporting Tarryl . While people are ...
  6 days ago

• Senate Healthcare Bill is also a Big Tax Increase Bill

  
  The Tax Lawyer's Blog — Authority: 479
  By way of Paul Caron here are 17 tax increases included in the Senate healthcare bill:40% excise tax on health coverage in excess of $8,500/$23,000 ($149.1 billion)Employer W-2 reporting of value of health (negligible revenue effect)Conform definition of medical expenses ($5.0 billion)Increase penalty for ...
  6 days ago

• GOP blasts ‘bait and switch’ health bill

  
  Relevant News — Authority: 178
  Republican senators and governors assail the Democrats’ newly minted health care legislation as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and new burdens for deficit-ridden states. Read the rest here: GOP blasts ‘bait and switch’ health bill
  6 days ago

• Spend $848 Billion for Senate Health-Care Plan, but Still Cut Deficits?

  
  Caffeinated Thoughts — Authority: 142
  The Washington Post reports as Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) presented the Senate health-care plan which the Congressional Budget Office said would cut federal deficits : Democratic leaders were jubilant that the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office determined that the Senate bill would cut federal deficits by $130 ...
  6 days ago

• Reid Health Care Bill Adds New Tax Increases, Costs Twice As Much As Promised

  
  OpenMarket.org — Authority: 641
  The health care “reform” bill drafted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid adds new tax increases , and costs twice as much as its promised $849 billion price tag. The tax increases (in billions) include : 1. 40% excise tax on health coverage in excess of $8,500 (individuals) / $23,000 (families). . . 2. ...
  6 days ago

• DeSaulnier, Torlakson, Buchanan flunk California Legislative Report Card

  
  HALFWAY TO CONCORD — Authority: 506
  T he Howard Jarvis 2009 Legislative Report Card that rates California lawmakers based on their votes on 35 bills is now available. See Full Report As HJTA has done in previous years, 14 bills were double-weighted, including all six constitutional amendments that attacked Proposition 13 or 218. Also, all ...
  1 week ago

• Mitch McConnell Still Doesn’t Like Dems’ Health Reform Bill

  
  The Washington Independent Blog — Authority: 157
  Nothing shocking here. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) took to the chamber floor this morning to decry the Democrats’ $848 billion health reform bill, unveiled about 15 hours earlier. After six weeks of drafting a bill behind closed doors, the Majority has produced a bill that increases premiums, ...
  1 week ago

• Pelosi’s Healthcare Vision: Government Mandate or Jail

  
  Big Government — Authority: 817
  Failing to purchase “acceptable health insurance coverage” could result in a fine punishable “up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.” Those are direct quotes from a letter of analysis done by the Joint Committee on Taxation, a non-partisan analysis committee in Congress.  While that policy ...
  1 week ago

• Harvard Medical School Dean Opposes Obama Health Care Plan, Gives ObamaCare a “Failing Grade”

  
  OpenMarket.org — Authority: 641
  The Dean of Harvard Medical School just gave the Obama health care plan a “ failing grade ,” saying it will harm America’s health and finances, and hamper the medical innovation needed to save patients’ lives.  Dean Jeffrey S. Flier writes, In discussions with dozens of health-care leaders and economists, ...
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• What Happened to the Fiscal Courage of 1993?

  
  EconomistMom.com — Authority: 513
  CQ’s Richard Rubin writes in this week’s CQ magazine (as part of the cover story on “Health Care’s Taxing Questions”–here’s link to a LexisNexis reprint ) that the current Congress has little experience surviving voting for tax increases, because so few of them were even around to vote for them the ...
  1 week ago

• Health-Care “Reform” Bills Increase Costs, Endanger Access for Millions, Federal Experts Say

  
  OpenMarket.org — Authority: 641
  The healthcare “reform” bill backed by Obama “ would reduce senior care ,” and “could jeopardize access to care for millions,” report healthcare experts at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The bill also “ increases medical costs ” through inflation, increasing health-care ...
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• Mr. President, Do Your Job

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  When I read about this poll , I tried thinking what this poll is telling President Obama. I believe what it’s telling him is (a) he’d better start putting pro-growth policies in place and (b) his stimulus bill is an outright failure. Here’s the polling I’m refering to: Forty-five percent (45%) of U.S. ...
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• Tax Increases Mean Less Revenue: Your Common Sense Guide

  
  Big Government — Authority: 817
  As Congress recklessly moves to enact evermore programs in the face of ever larger deficits, it is only a matter of time before they take up the revenue side of deficit equation: Spending – Tax Revenue = the Deficit .  Of course, in response to rising deficits, the Media and the Democrats will reflexively ...
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• A Jobs Summit Or a Presidential Photo Op???

  
  Let Freedom Ring — Authority: 139
  President Obama’s announcement that he’s holding a jobs summit at the White House in December is a really stupid idea on a variety of levels. First, it’s admitting that the irresponsible and expensive stimulus bill is a failure. Second, it highlights the fact that unemployment during the OBama administration has ...
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