This bill takes from the not so rich ($44,000 is not rich in my book) and gives to the people who don't work/or don't want to work. It doesn't give you incentive to work hard and live the American dream - the Dream where anyone can be a success.
IT IS TIME TO WAKE UP AND REALIZE THAT WE ARE BEING CHANGED TO A COUNTRY THAT IS NOT FREE. Tim Ryan, speaking on the floor, redefined freedom. He said "In 2009, we need to re-define freedom. And freedom in America in 2009 means being healthy and having access to a health care system that isn't just for the elite, but it's for everybody". Tell that to a veteran that gave their life fighting for freedom from countries that force people to do things their way.
This is a sad day for America and unless the sheeple wake up and quit voting for the "elite" who think they can control every aspect of your life, we will soon look like a communist nation.
FREEDOM to me means living in a land where there is exemption from external control, interference, regulation. We are not free anymore!
If you had not read the bill, you need to. You also need to wake up and look around at the Democratic regions that are all sinking further and further into poverty. The "rich" which include our congress and senate keep getting richer off our backs. The big companies that already pay for benefits can continue right along. This bill will hurt small companies the most.
Companies that employ 10 or more and have a payroll of $500,000 or more are going to be affected by this monster of a bill that is loading with restrictions and will be a paperwork nightmare for more companies.
As a small business person who is already saddled with too much government paperwork to actually be productive as a business, this will add to my burden. Finanacially, I will not be able to compete with the fines and/or requirements in this. My family has already taken pay cuts in this economy and drained our savings to keep going. This will be the nail in the coffin for many small businesses. In addition, please be aware that if you don't want insurance, you will be forced to get it - however, your congressman is not forced to be on this plan.
The bill puts restrictions on your doctor. Faced with those restrictions, certain diagnoses will not be able to find doctors to treat them because doctors will not want to treat a patient and not get paid. If you have congestive heart failure, diabetes, or a host of other problems, doctors will see you as too big of a risk. Would you see a patient if you knew you would not be paid?
There are provisions for student loan forgiveness for veterinarians. Was your student loan just written off?
On Nov. 2, the Congressional Budget Office estimated what the plans will likely cost. An individual earning $44,000 before taxes who purchases his own insurance will have to pay a $5,300 premium and an estimated $2,000 in out-of-pocket expenses, for a total of $7,300 a year, which is 17% of his pre-tax income. A family earning $102,100 a year before taxes will have to pay a $15,000 premium plus an estimated $5,300 out-of-pocket, for a $20,300 total, or 20% of its pre-tax income. Individuals and families earning less than these amounts will be eligible for subsidies paid directly to their insurer.
Sec. 59b (pp. 297-299) says that when you file your taxes, you must include proof that you are in a qualified plan. If not, you will be fined thousands of dollars. Illegal immigrants are exempt from this requirement.
I was at a church where Fr. Crum served. As I read through the list of where he was and for how long I wondered if he was moved so often because of allegations at the time? Did he take a personal leave in 1994 on his own or was he forced to take a personal leave because of allegations? Did our Dioceses already know of allegations years ago and cover them up? While I would hope and pray that this isn't the case, my gut reaction is that there was a cover-up going on for years. I applaud the Bishop's stand and how he has handled this current situation, but I still feel there is way more to this story and I would hope that all darkness is exposed.
The private sector may make more money then those with government jobs, however, I have yet to find a government employee who spends the same amount of hours working as their private sector counterpart. Most salaried professionals put in way more than 40 hours a week at their jobs. If you factored in the number of hours worked with the salary they make, the hourly rate would be greatly reduced. By the way, small business owners already pay taxes on their health benefits.
After checking online, I found an interesting article in the Toledo Blade from their attempt to do this last year:
"This in from the office of Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak:
COMMISSIONERS PLACE MORATORIUM ON DOOR-TO-DOOR LICENSE CHECKS
Toledo, Ohio – While urging every dog owner to follow the law and get their dog licensed, a majority of the Board of County Commissioners will direct Dog Warden Tom Skeldon to place a moratorium on door-to-door license checks."
"The Lucas County Dog Warden's door-to-door campaign to enforce the state's dog licensing laws has been put to a temporary halt by the county commissioners. Commissioner Ben Konop said he wasn't sure if the door-to-door license checks were a good use of county money - and he was concerned the random checks might violate protections against unreasonable search and seizure. "
Hopefully our county commissioners will make the same determination.
By what authority is the dog warden able to come onto my private property and do an illegal search? If this is allowed to continue, what agency will be next to "verify" that you are following all aspects of the law? I do not own any dogs, but for the dog warden to enter my property is an invasion of my privacy.
Posted on November 9 at 9:41 a.m.
This bill takes from the not so rich ($44,000 is not rich in my book) and gives to the people who don't work/or don't want to work. It doesn't give you incentive to work hard and live the American dream - the Dream where anyone can be a success.
IT IS TIME TO WAKE UP AND REALIZE THAT WE ARE BEING CHANGED TO A COUNTRY THAT IS NOT FREE. Tim Ryan, speaking on the floor, redefined freedom. He said "In 2009, we need to re-define freedom. And freedom in America in 2009 means being healthy and having access to a health care system that isn't just for the elite, but it's for everybody". Tell that to a veteran that gave their life fighting for freedom from countries that force people to do things their way.
This is a sad day for America and unless the sheeple wake up and quit voting for the "elite" who think they can control every aspect of your life, we will soon look like a communist nation.
FREEDOM to me means living in a land where there is exemption from external control, interference, regulation. We are not free anymore!
Posted on November 9 at 9:38 a.m.
If you had not read the bill, you need to. You also need to wake up and look around at the Democratic regions that are all sinking further and further into poverty. The "rich" which include our congress and senate keep getting richer off our backs. The big companies that already pay for benefits can continue right along. This bill will hurt small companies the most.
Companies that employ 10 or more and have a payroll of $500,000 or more are going to be affected by this monster of a bill that is loading with restrictions and will be a paperwork nightmare for more companies.
As a small business person who is already saddled with too much government paperwork to actually be productive as a business, this will add to my burden. Finanacially, I will not be able to compete with the fines and/or requirements in this. My family has already taken pay cuts in this economy and drained our savings to keep going. This will be the nail in the coffin for many small businesses.
In addition, please be aware that if you don't want insurance, you will be forced to get it - however, your congressman is not forced to be on this plan.
The bill puts restrictions on your doctor. Faced with those restrictions, certain diagnoses will not be able to find doctors to treat them because doctors will not want to treat a patient and not get paid. If you have congestive heart failure, diabetes, or a host of other problems, doctors will see you as too big of a risk. Would you see a patient if you knew you would not be paid?
There are provisions for student loan forgiveness for veterinarians. Was your student loan just written off?
On Nov. 2, the Congressional Budget Office estimated what the plans will likely cost. An individual earning $44,000 before taxes who purchases his own insurance will have to pay a $5,300 premium and an estimated $2,000 in out-of-pocket expenses, for a total of $7,300 a year, which is 17% of his pre-tax income. A family earning $102,100 a year before taxes will have to pay a $15,000 premium plus an estimated $5,300 out-of-pocket, for a $20,300 total, or 20% of its pre-tax income. Individuals and families earning less than these amounts will be eligible for subsidies paid directly to their insurer.
Sec. 59b (pp. 297-299) says that when you file your taxes, you must include proof that you are in a qualified plan. If not, you will be fined thousands of dollars. Illegal immigrants are exempt from this requirement.
Posted on July 28 at 8:29 a.m.
Could we assume that he is innocent until proven guilty?
Posted on June 22 at 3:11 p.m.
I was at a church where Fr. Crum served. As I read through the list of where he was and for how long I wondered if he was moved so often because of allegations at the time? Did he take a personal leave in 1994 on his own or was he forced to take a personal leave because of allegations? Did our Dioceses already know of allegations years ago and cover them up? While I would hope and pray that this isn't the case, my gut reaction is that there was a cover-up going on for years.
I applaud the Bishop's stand and how he has handled this current situation, but I still feel there is way more to this story and I would hope that all darkness is exposed.
Posted on June 21 at 8:33 a.m.
The private sector may make more money then those with government jobs, however, I have yet to find a government employee who spends the same amount of hours working as their private sector counterpart. Most salaried professionals put in way more than 40 hours a week at their jobs. If you factored in the number of hours worked with the salary they make, the hourly rate would be greatly reduced.
By the way, small business owners already pay taxes on their health benefits.
Posted on June 20 at 1:30 a.m.
"My people don't enter homes, they do not look in windows, and they stay on the sidewalk".
What about communities without sidewalks? Are they going to pull in 200 foot long driveways or just do a driveby?
Posted on June 18 at 10:27 a.m.
After checking online, I found an interesting article in the Toledo Blade from their attempt to do this last year:
"This in from the office of Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak:
COMMISSIONERS PLACE MORATORIUM ON DOOR-TO-DOOR LICENSE CHECKS
Toledo, Ohio – While urging every dog owner to follow the law and get their dog licensed, a majority of the Board of County Commissioners will direct Dog Warden Tom Skeldon to place a moratorium on door-to-door license checks."
"The Lucas County Dog Warden's door-to-door campaign to enforce the state's dog licensing laws has been put to a temporary halt by the county commissioners. Commissioner Ben Konop said he wasn't sure if the door-to-door license checks were a good use of county money - and he was concerned the random checks might violate protections against unreasonable search and seizure. "
Hopefully our county commissioners will make the same determination.
Posted on June 18 at 10:07 a.m.
By what authority is the dog warden able to come onto my private property and do an illegal search? If this is allowed to continue, what agency will be next to "verify" that you are following all aspects of the law?
I do not own any dogs, but for the dog warden to enter my property is an invasion of my privacy.