RSC Republican Study Committee

• Democrats Throw in the Towel on Cost Control Aug 20, 2010  - Making care more affordable was supposed to be one of the main goals of health care reform. But under ObamaCare, American families and the federal budget are only going to see costs go up – something its supporters are finally starting to admit. But don’t worry. Democrats are promising to “improve... More

• It Keeps Growing and Growing and Growing Aug 3, 2010  - If 2,000-plus pages of ObamaCare was not enough to whet Democrat appetites for big government, they needn’t worry. It’s only going to get bigger. A recent CRS report states that the government has no idea how many new agencies and bureaus are going to be required to implement this mess or who will... More

• Fictional Character, Fictional Facts Aug 2, 2010  - Actor Andy Griffith, the top police officer in the fictional Mayberry, NC is featured in a new commercial for the administration saying that ObamaCare will not affect Medicare. But what the good cop seems to forget is that seniors with Medicare Advantage are soon to face a harsh new reality of... More

• The Democrats’ Disturbing Defense of ObamaCare Jul 21, 2010  - It was disturbing enough when Democrats rammed ObamaCare into law, despite the obvious opposition of the American people. But with numerous states mounting legal challenges against its constitutionality in federal courts, the White House’s defense of ObamaCare may be more disturbing still – both in... More

• The Only Thing Certain Is Complete Uncertainty Jul 14, 2010  - Democrats have claimed they are focused on the economy and jobs, but ObamaCare is packed with countless uncertainties that are leaving job-creators with more questions than answers. The avalanche of taxes and mandates in ObamaCare’s big government scheme is causing businesses to hire fewer workers... More

• Dr. Berwick’s Health Care Redistribution Jul 12, 2010  - We must have been mistaken, but this whole time we thought this debate on health care reform was supposed to be about improving health care. But since President Obama used a recess appointment to install Dr. Donald Berwick as Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, it has become... More

• IRS Unprepared for Tax Assessment Calamity Jul 9, 2010  - With the passage of ObamaCare, the IRS gets the job of administering all the tax-related provisions – and there are more than a few – that turn the wheels of this new grand social experiment. But it turns out the agency is not exactly equipped for the job. Get ready for more costly trouble for... More

• The Restaurant Industry Gets Served Jul 7, 2010  - The restaurant industry is about to get served a poisonous stew of tax hikes thanks to ObamaCare. Iconic chains like White Castle and IHOP will soon be forced to lay off workers as their costs rise due to new penalties for not offering health insurance (or even offering the “wrong kind” of... More

• More Green for That Tan Look Jul 1, 2010  - Since its enactment, ObamaCare has been just one broken promise after another. The latest casualty? President Obama’s promise not to raise taxes on American families making less than $250,000. Starting today, the Federal government will impose a new 10 percent tax on indoor tanning salons. It’s one... More

• Reducing Choice, Raising Costs Jun 24, 2010  - Situations change and businesses have to adapt. It’s just a fact of life. And, yes, that sometimes means changing insurance plans as they shop around to find the best rates. But in the world of ObamaCare, those looking for another choice or a better deal for their employees are penalized if they... More

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