Disabling the Electoral College before 2012 Election?
National Public Vote Compact, NPVC, is the method. The Presidency is the prize. What a challenging debate Americans are having! The National Popular Vote Compact, NPVC, is the talk of state capitals from Columbus, OH, to Albany, NY, to Austin, TX. Our state legislators are casting critical votes to change our electoral process and, of course, we the people have an important voice in it all. No wonder we insist on being highly engaged in... [Read More...]
Ohio 912′ers and Tea Party Define THE Narrative for Victory in 2012
Ohio Takes the First Popular Vote on Obamacare. That Vote is NO. Many Americans work long hours so that weekends and evenings become precious family time. However, Ohio Tea Party, 912 and other patriots volunteered countless of these valuable hours to gather signatures in all 88 counties of Ohio to force the issue of Obamacare onto their state ballot this November . Where there was a county fair, a town’s parade or festival, a church social,... [Read More...]
Obamacare: Government Decided, Government Provided
In 2014 your healthcare will change. Your doctors and hospitals are all planning changes right now to comply with the PPACA (Obamacare) so they can remain in business. Did you know that in 2011 your W-2 will have to include the value of employer provided healthcare benefits? Not taxed…yet. Did you know millions of low income Seniors, income under about $20,000 per couple, will be forced onto Medicaid? Did you know that 17% of hospitals... [Read More...]
The Language and the Look of Obamacare
Any new situation requires learning and understanding and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) calls for a class in terminology and structure. The new vocabulary includes, but is not limited to: ACO’s: Accountable Care Organizations will be the government’s preferred and encouraged provider of Senior healthcare. Picture a combination of an HMO and Department of Motor Vehicles…take a number, take a seat, and hope to... [Read More...]
Telling Healthcare Reform Like It Is
Healthcare, as we know it, is going, going and will soon be gone. Your Dad needs bypass surgery but three of the four surgeons near him refuse Medicare patients so he will go on a waiting list. Your Mom is recovering from a broken hip but no home healthcare is provided to help her transition back to functioning independently. Your husband is battling heartburn and must wait 3-7 weeks to see a gastroenterologist. A pediatric well care... [Read More...]
Century Village 912 Super Seniors to meet Thursday, May 5
Join the West Palm Beach CV 912 Super Seniors this Thursday, May 5, at 10am in the clubhouse. We will be discussing the Seniors Pamphleteer project which is our effort to inform Seniors of the changes imposed by the PPACA, otherwise known as Obamacare. Seniors are finding their doctors requesting $125 to $150 annual "contribution" payments to help doctors cover the costs of recordkeeping already required by the new law. Doctors are getting word... [Read More...]
Century Village 912 Super Seniors to meet Thursday, April 7
On Thursday, April 7, at 10 am the West Palm Beach Century Village will host the monthly meeting of the CV 912 Super Seniors. We will meet in the main clubhouse and we welcome every Senior who is concerned about staying informed in a rapidly changing environment. The changes in healthcare as they are occurring and changes to come will be discussed. Also, we will be working on the Senior Pamphleteer project which is the newest challenge... [Read More...]
A Valentine from D.C.
With Valentine’s Day so close, I was excited to find a big red envelope in my mail yesterday. Surprisingly, the return address was Washington, D.C. Could this be a mistake? No. It was clearly addressed to “Taxpayer” at my home address. Well, this must be an affectionate or at least appreciative missive from our politicians. And that is exactly what it was. The outside of the card was a picture of the Capitol Building with a lovely red... [Read More...]