[Sub-Driver]

If only they read it........

[kevkrom]

“The statute does not appear to be self-executing, but rather seems to require an administrating or implementing authority that is not specifically provided for by the statutory text.”

I don't speak legalize so well, but does this mean that Obamacare can effectively be defunded simply by not authorizing such authority?

[Red Badger]

They will have to hire “private” doctors, nurses and health care providers for themselves as a “group”, that work ONLY for Congress and no one else. Their own private hospital and clinics, unavailable for “the masses” who paid for them....................

[bunkerhill7]

My veterinarian can take care of `em, since they’re goin’ to the dogs anyway.

[SierraWasp]

Algore was right! "There IS NO CONTROLLING LEGAL AUTHORITY!!!"

We don't even enjoy the rule of law in this country anymore!!!

[Paleo Conservative]

[CriticalJ]

“Good to see the New York Times is now curious about that question, after the bill has passed.”

The NYT is only worried that the aristocracy may be in danger of sharing benefits with the proletariat.

[ZOOKER]

I think the Dems knew exactly what they were doing.

One of the most powerful arguments against NHC was that the ruling elite exempted themselves from it. This was an attempt to defuse that argument without losing their cadillac coverage. Obfuscation is an old and effective tactic.

What authority is in charge of congressmen's healthcare now? Do they have to use Obamacare or not? No one knows anymore. Since no agency is specified, congress will make its own decisions about its healthcare needs. You will see lawmakers (with much fanfare) dutifully visiting their Obamacare physicians for photo-ops, but the gold-plated private facilities will remain for their (and ONLY their) use.

[FrankR]

"Oops: Congress Won't Even Be Able to Keep the Plans They Have Under Obamacare,"

[nmh]

NO! They are EXCEMPTED from Obamacare!

They HAVE coverage!
What this is saying is that they are EXCLUDED from the hellcare plan. They are COVERED under a DIFFERENT GOVERNMENT PLAN that is a Cadillac plan. Even OBAMA is excluded from the sheeple hellcare. Do you really think they would FORGET about THEIR best interests? LOL!!!

We are stuck with it - the sheeple but our representatives are EXCEMPTED from it and will continue with their current health care plan. There is NO CONFUSION about this.

[BCR #226]

I hope they lose all of their healthcare and are forced to use the same plan that we peons are being forced into AGAINST OUR WILL.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

Click The Pic

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

In a new report, the Congressional Research Service says the law may have significant unintended consequences for the “personal health insurance coverage” of senators, representatives and their staff members.

As Rush asked, why the hell doesn't the Congressional Research Service find out how obamacare affects US? I have very little sympathy for congresscrooks.

[Munz]

They got what they deserved.
comeuppance