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Rogers Says that Obamacare is a Disaster

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks said in a prepared statement that “Obamacare” (the federal takeover of the health insurance sector authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010) is a disaster. Representative Rogers said, “I have voted more times than I can count to get … Continued
October 31, 2013

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Early Winner in Affordable Care Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter During the debate on whether or not healthcare reform was needed, proponents pointed to the lack of Healthcare competition in many areas, particularly in Alabama where Blue Cross Blue Shield held 88% of the health insurance market. When the Affordable Care Act opened 2014 enrollments on Tuesday there was … Continued
October 3, 2013

Obamacare Begins Tuesday; A Brief Overview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Polls show that as many as 60% of the American people oppose implementation of President Obama’s controversial new healthcare plan, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. However, the President and Congressional Democrats are still supportive of the controversial plan’s rollout on Tuesday. Beginning on … Continued
September 30, 2013

Aderholt Announces His Support for A Continuing Resolution Defunding Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville announced that he was supporting a controversial new plan to defund implementation of the unpopular Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by passing a continuing resolution which would keep the government running; but would prohibit funding of the increasingly expensive and … Continued
September 23, 2013

Sessions Co-Sponsors Cruz’s Defund Obamacare Act Of 2013

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R) as a cosponsor of the Defund Obamacare Act of 2013. Senator Sessions said, “I have supported and will continue to support efforts to repeal, delay, defund, and block this unaffordable and invasive law. Obamacare will … Continued
September 18, 2013

Bonner Votes to Delay Most Onerous Provisions of Obamacare, Still Supports Repeal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile in his written column announced that he voted in support of legislation which would have delayed provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, PPACA commonly referred to as Obamacare, which would have imposed penalties on individuals, families, and businesses who don’t … Continued
July 23, 2013

Rogers Vows to Continue Fight Against Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, President Obama held a pep rally to try to prop up flagging polls showing that the signature legislation of his presidency, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e. Obamacare). President Obama called on Congress to stop trying to repeal the 2010 legislation. Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers … Continued
July 19, 2013

Obamacare Will Change Health Insurance Landscape in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as Obamacare) will go into effect in January one here in Alabama as well as the rest of the country and the healthcare insurance industry will never be the same. Healthcare insurance insiders told The Alabama Political Reporter that beginning … Continued
July 18, 2013

Rogers and Roby Hear Constituents Concerns About Looming Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Small businessmen are worrying about approaching Obamacare mandates. That is the message that both Congressman Mike Rogers (R) and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) received from visits with their constituents. Representative Mike Rogers sent a letter on Tuesday to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services … Continued
June 5, 2013

House Continues to Push for Obamacare Repeal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Representative Jo Bonner said, “It is increasingly clear that nothing short of outright repeal of Obamacare will prevent it from doing harm to our health care system and stifling job growth.” Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in a written statement, “On May 16, the … Continued
June 3, 2013