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Posts Tagged ‘Congress’


Schiff Town Hall – Private Plans Will Grow, as Costs for Small Business Decrease


Audience Question: A mandatory health insurance plan in Hawaii allegedly collapsed; how can that be prevented in this case? Rep. Schiff again cites the CBO analysis, which states that private insurance as well as a public option will grow under reform, as insurance costs to small businesses and individuals decrease. Mr. Flanagan says that in [...]

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Congress Healthcare Bill Can Save Small Business

President Obama has challenged Congress to pass health reform that helps small businesses like this little Florida citrus company to survive the economic crisis. A short, clear, moving argument for meaningful health care reform legislation, from the front lines. Duration : 0:3:0 Recommended ReadingBusiness Insurance AgentsSchiff Town Hall – Private Plans Will Grow, as Costs [...]

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Small business owner gives Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D, CA-6) an earful at Town Hall

Small business owner at Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D, CA-6) Town Hall meeting voices frustration over lack of free-market competition in the insurance market. Sounds like small business owners in California are fed up to the point of revolt a la Atlas Shrugged. Is California “going Galt”? Duration : 0:2:19 Recommended ReadingBusiness Insurance AgentsSchiff Town Hall [...]

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Real People Demand Health Reform: Small Business Owners

Two small business owners explain why they cannot afford to wait for health insurance reform. Congress cannot give up on health insurance reform because of small business owners like Dan and Ron. If you would like to share a story please go to http://povertylaw.org/advocacy/health/health-stories Duration : 0:7:7 Recommended ReadingBusiness Insurance AgentsSchiff Town Hall – Private [...]

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John Arensmeyer, Small Business Majority, On Health Insurance Reform

This morning, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a forum to highlight the urgent need for comprehensive health insurance reform. John Arensmeyer, Chief Executive Officer, Small Business Majority , offers his opening remarks. Duration : 0:5:38 Recommended ReadingBusiness Insurance AgentsSchiff Town Hall – Private Plans Will Grow, as Costs for Small Business DecreaseBusiness [...]

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What’s in the Health Care Bill for Small Businesses?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act will ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care and significantly reduce long-term health care costs. Small businesses will see a number of benefits as a result of this law, including cost controls, insurance exchanges where business [...]

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