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Senate Democrats Remind Governor Bentley that Alabama Must Expand Medicaid

Staff Report Today is a significant day for Americans because it marks the first day in history that citizens are able to enroll for health care coverage made possible by the Affordable Care Act. While many individuals will have new opportunities for health care, Alabamians who live below the poverty level will have no new … Continued
October 2, 2013

Rogers Asks Harry Reid To Repeal Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) from Nevada, urging him to bring a full repeal vote of the Affordable Care Act to the Senate Floor. Representative Rogers states in his letter, “As you know, the United States House of Representatives … Continued
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July 11, 2013

Rogers Speaks Out on Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks recently announced in a written statement that he was going to continue to fight against Obamacare as more of the law is implemented on American families and businesses. Rep. Rogers said. “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is … Continued
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May 13, 2013
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Obamacare Anniversary Refocuses Attention on Health Care Law’s Flaws

By U.S. Representative Jo Bonner March 23, 2013, marked the third anniversary of the signing of President Obama’s signature legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  As “Obamacare,” continues to move toward full implementation less than a year from now, its impact on the cost of health care for employers and employees is steadily … Continued
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April 1, 2013

Obamacare Celebrates Third Birthday: Few Are Celebrating

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Barack H. Obama was elected in 2008 promising to increase American’s access to healthcare.  He promised that Americans would not be forced to purchase health insurance if they did not want it.  He promised that if you like your current plan you would get to keep it.  And … Continued
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March 25, 2013
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Stop Playing Politics With Peoples’ Lives!

By House Minority Leader Craig Ford I don’t envy Gov. Bentley. He has a tough job to do, and has had to make some tough choices over the past two years. But one of the choices he has made should not have been tough at all. And, yet, he took months to make his choice, … Continued
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January 1, 2013
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CEO: Hospitals suffer if Alabamians vote no

By Ralph Clark CEO of Medical Center Barbour On Sept. 18, the people of Alabama will go to the polls to vote on a constitutional amendment that will have a major impact on every agency of state government. What you may not realize is that this amendment must pass for our local hospital and all … Continued
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September 5, 2012

Sewell Opposes Repeal of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said after voting against H.R. 6079 The Repeal Obamacare Act. “Today marked the 31st time House Republicans have voted to take away healthcare benefits instead of focusing on job creation and economic growth.  With only thirteen legislative days left before … Continued
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July 13, 2012

Sessions Comments On Obamacare Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama, issued a written statement following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (popularly referred to as Obamacare). Senator Sessions said, “The Court’s decision is further proof that the health care bill, from the … Continued
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July 5, 2012