Former Congressman Billy Tauzin, R-La., who steered the bill through the House, retired soon after and took a $2 million a year job as president of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the main industry lobbying group. That is why Obama is fixing it. Damn Republican & Insurance. Close the donut hole.
A deal with PhRMA will be like putting a bandaid on a broken arm.
Meanwhile, at least 1/6 of the population will have too little or no health care insurance, at all; and as the recession broadens (and it will) that number will grow sharply.
We're in a lot of trouble, but our so-called representatives in government continue to sell us out to the very bastards who've destroyed our economy, our communities, and our way of life in order to make themselves and their "friends" rich at our expense.
I have heard rumor that if they do not give us this health care the people are going to take it to the streets.. they are calling it a coffee party... Seriously I know the name sounds lame.. but I am not making it up.. Who names this stuff anyway? If such event really happens I think I will get involved.
I don't know much about doughnut holes but Chuck Grassley is a complete asshole. How these dinosaurs are able to maintain their positions in the Congress and Senate is beyond me. They must be voted out ASAP. He is a protector of corporate interest, nothing more.
The Bill will close 50 % of it. At least Obama is trying. Republican want 100% donut hole to continue benefit the Insurance and Pharma.
noformstyle 1 year ago
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Former Congressman Billy Tauzin, R-La., who steered the bill through the House, retired soon after and took a $2 million a year job as president of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the main industry lobbying group. That is why Obama is fixing it. Damn Republican & Insurance. Close the donut hole.
noformstyle 1 year ago
A deal with PhRMA will be like putting a bandaid on a broken arm.
Meanwhile, at least 1/6 of the population will have too little or no health care insurance, at all; and as the recession broadens (and it will) that number will grow sharply.
We're in a lot of trouble, but our so-called representatives in government continue to sell us out to the very bastards who've destroyed our economy, our communities, and our way of life in order to make themselves and their "friends" rich at our expense.
FriedDaisy 2 years ago
I have heard rumor that if they do not give us this health care the people are going to take it to the streets.. they are calling it a coffee party... Seriously I know the name sounds lame.. but I am not making it up.. Who names this stuff anyway? If such event really happens I think I will get involved.
Smartassawhip 2 years ago 4
Count me in.
im4wur 2 years ago 2
Count me in, too
FriedDaisy 2 years ago
I don't know much about doughnut holes but Chuck Grassley is a complete asshole. How these dinosaurs are able to maintain their positions in the Congress and Senate is beyond me. They must be voted out ASAP. He is a protector of corporate interest, nothing more.
ushadrons 2 years ago 4
Senator Grassley (R-IA) is... a "doughnut hole".
im4wur 2 years ago 3