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Rand Paul: Why must the American people suffer when even so many Democrats don’t want Obamacare?

 YOUNGCONS.COM 1 Hour Ago Rand Paul: Why must the American people suffer when even so many Democrats don't want Obamacare? by  Joshua Riddle Earlier this week, in an effort led by  Sen. Ted Cruz , some of my Republican colleagues and I took to the  Senate  floor with the intent of making Washington listen. The American people have made it abundantly clear that they do not want Obamacare. In fact, a majority of elected officials, the same officials that voted to implement this health care mandate, do not want it, either. Last summer, in a 5-4 decision authored by Chief  Justice John G. Roberts Jr. , the Supreme Court  wrongly concluded that Obamacare's individual mandate could stand. As a consequence of the  court 's ruling, starting on Oct. 1, whether they want it or not, Americans will be compelled to purchase a government-mandated product — health insurance — or pay a tax. What should infuriate you the most is the fact that the same elected offi...

313 Companies Which Cut Worker Hours Because of Obamacare

 YID WITH LID 1 Hour Ago 313 Companies Which Cut Worker Hours Because of Obamacare Obamacare's employer mandate only applies to employees working 30+ hours a week causing many employees to cut hours of existing workers to avoid the increased costs of health insurance or paying the penalties. Many progressives have complained the news regarding hourly reductions has been exaggerated but as this list prepared by  Investors Business Daily  there are indeed many companies (313 below) cutting back worker hours thanks to the president's signature legislation (these are only employers who made public announcement). Each of the employers names below are linked to the newspaper articles/news releases announcing the cutbacks: Employer Action Date of Action or Report Alabama Houston County Cut hours of part-time employees to fewer than 30 per week 13-Sep Alabama University of Alabama Capped student work hours at 20 per week 13-Jul Alabama University of North Alabama Capped work hour...