Capitol Hill Republicans are trying to stop the Obama administration from offering labor unions a sweetheart deal on ObamaCare, as the White House tries to quell a simmering rebellion from Big Labor over the health care law.
President Obama and White House officials reportedly have called union leaders to try and persuade them to tone down their complaints, pledging an accommodation. The AFL-CIO, though, on Wednesday approved a resolution anyway calling the law "highly disruptive" to union plans.
But reports have surfaced on a plan that would give union workers -- and only union workers -- subsidies to help pay for health insurance even if they're covered through their job. The purported "carve-out" could soothe the simmering discontent within Big Labor. The loyal Democratic supporters and early champions of ObamaCare say they have been slighted by the act’s final regulations, which they say is pushing some employees into part-time work and threatens their health insurance plans.
I don't like Obamacare either. Who do I see about my subsidy?
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It is going to get to the point that the determining factor on who gets any Obama Care subsidies is who you voted for last election it will be required for you to be a registered democrat to get one
who did you vote for last election and did you contribute any money to his campaign?
It's working exactly as it was intended.
Read more: Republicans move to halt ObamaCare 'bailout' for angry unions | Fox News
It is going to get to the point that the determining factor on who gets any Obama Care subsidies is who you voted for last election it will be required for you to be a registered democrat to get one
And yet...the American Sheeple don't care enough to do something about this crap the Democrats shoved down our throats.
They do, however, care about the latest reality show on TV. sigh...
I don't like Obamacare either. Who do I see about my subsidy?
Congress has exempted itself, a number of large companies have been given exemptions, Obama is now struggling for union support. This is more of the same Chicago style cronyism that we've come to expect from this president. I don't know why we keep letting them get away with it.
1, Congress isn't exempted. They will be getting their insurance through a health care exchange just like anybody else shopping for insurance.
2. No company has been given an exemption. Some have been given extensions to provide them time to comply with law, but none have received complete exemptions.
1, Congress isn't exempted. They will be getting their insurance through a health care exchange just like anybody else shopping for insurance.
2. No company has been given an exemption. Some have been given extensions to provide them time to comply with law, but none have received complete exemptions.
Uhhh, ...... WRONG!
Thom Paine
another not telling the full story spin away liberal. congress and their staff will be getting the same subsides given to the poor even thou they make way more then what is required to qualify for those subsides
I don't like Obamacare either. Who do I see about my subsidy?
No, they don't get subsidies. They get employer contributions, like anyone else would from their employer. It's just that their employer happens to be the federal government. And the subsidies that they will receive are of the exact same amount that they currently receive. The only difference is that they will have to buy their insurance on the health care exchange.
No, they don't get subsidies. They get employer contributions, like anyone else would from their employer. It's just that their employer happens to be the federal government. And the subsidies that they will receive are of the exact same amount that they currently receive. The only difference is that they will have to buy their insurance on the health care exchange.
1, Congress isn't exempted. They will be getting their insurance through a health care exchange just like anybody else shopping for insurance.
2. No company has been given an exemption. Some have been given extensions to provide them time to comply with law, but none have received complete exemptions.
Review & Outlook: Congress's ObamaCare Exemption - WSJ.comThe result was a full wig out on Capitol Hill, with Members of both parties fretting about "brain drain" as staff face higher health-care costs. Democrats in particular begged the White House for help, claiming the Reid language was merely an unintentional mistake. President Obama told Democrats in a closed-door meeting last week that he would personally moonlight as HR manager and resolve the issue.
And now the White House is suspending the law to create a double standard. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that runs federal benefits will release regulatory details this week, but leaks to the press suggest that Congress will receive extra payments based on the FEHBP defined-contribution formula, which covers about 75% of the cost of the average insurance plan. For 2013, that's about $4,900 for individuals and $10,000 for families.
wrong they are employed by the people of the United States paid by their tax money.
the average insurance contribution by employers is 30% congress and their employees will be getting 75% only others that will be getting that much in subsides is the poor
you don't think that the federal government counts as a employer?
No, actually I'm correct in this case.
Please provide some evidence contradicting my claims.
Also, if you're going to honor Thomas Paine by using his alias on a forum, the least you could do is respond to points in a civil and intelligent manner. His writings are some of the most thoughtful things I've ever read. He deserves more respect from you, IMHO.
You need to prove your stated case.
Thom Paine
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