I love it when socialists get a taste of their own medicine. And if they quit? Good riddance. Anyone involved in that filthy bill deserves to lose their jobs, their pensions, and if we can't escape ObamaCare, their freedom as well.
Posted on 07/30/2013 12:55:22 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
...Under a wrinkle that dates back to enactment of the law, members of Congress and thousands of their aides are required to get their coverage through new state-based markets known as insurance exchanges.
But the law does not provide any obvious way for the federal government to continue paying its share of the premiums for the comprehensive coverage.
If the government cannot do so, it could mean an additional expense of $5,000 a year for individuals and $11,000 for families under some of the most popular plans.
Not surprisingly, that idea is unpopular on Capitol Hill.
“It’s a very serious concern,” said Representative Billy Long, a Missouri Republican who said staff members were “freaked out” at the prospect of paying the full cost of insurance out of their own pockets.
“They’re thinking about leaving government service,” said Mr. Long.
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
I love it when socialists get a taste of their own medicine. And if they quit? Good riddance. Anyone involved in that filthy bill deserves to lose their jobs, their pensions, and if we can't escape ObamaCare, their freedom as well.
[paraphrased from Through The Looking Glass]'When I use a law,' Obama said, in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.'
'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you can make law mean so many different things.'
'The question is,' said Obama, 'which is to be master — that's all.'
Good.
Translated:
"They're thinking of getting real jobs since sucking on the government teat is no longer as sweet."
What the hell makes these lawmakers think that it's not a big problem for those of us with REAL jobs?? Effin morons.
The Republicans could have stopped this bill, they could still stop it. They did not & they will not. They are liars of the first degree. "Elect me and I'll defund ObamaCare.....uh what? are you speaking to me? I don't remember saying anything like that"
How many staff members does each congresscritter have comnpared with those during the JFK era, and even taking into consideration the population growth of their constituencies?
The lawmakers’ aides are paid from the budget of the individual legislators. Each legislator may have to cut a flunky or two (but not relatives, after hour squeezes, or money shufflers) to make money available for raises to cover the costs. A lot of whoopiedoo about nothing other than the fierce backstabbing that will go on amongst the flunkies.
Congressional leaders in both parties are engaged in high-level, confidential talks about exempting lawmakers and Capitol Hill aides from the insurance exchanges they are mandated to join as part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, sources in both parties said.
The talks — which involve Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), the Obama administration and other top lawmakers — are extraordinarily sensitive, with both sides acutely aware of the potential for political fallout from giving carve-outs from the hugely controversial law to 535 lawmakers and thousands of their aides. Discussions have stretched out for months, sources said.
A source close to the talks says: “Everyone has to hold hands on this and jump, or nothing is going to get done.”
Let me guess, the 29 hours a week rule....... I mean do member of Congress even work?
They make more than their civilian counterparts, can’t be fired, have a guaranteed retirement, get plenty of vacation and paid “holidays” and they call it “service”?
Well, it was a Republican who put the wording into the bill requiring the politicians and their staffs to take a dose of their own medicine. In the original form of the bill, the politicians and staff were exempted from Obamacare.
You might recall that a web site, known as Yid with a Lid, asked a question that went viral, “If Obamacare is so great, why have the politicians exempted themselves?”
So,right before passage, some Republican added the language while the bill was in committee. Since the lawmakers never read the bill before voting, they were caught by surprise.
“...So,right before passage, some Republican added the language while the bill was in committee. Since the lawmakers never read the bill before voting, they were caught by surprise.”
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I believe it was Senator Grassley and he viewed it as a “poison pill”. Props to the good Senator.
It was indeed a poison pill, forcing the lawmakers to get a taste of their own medicine. I do believe that you are right about it having been Grassely, who inserted the language.
Well said!
What you said.
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