Tag: Health Exchanges

"The Republican governor said in a statement that he didn't agree with everything in the law, which he says doesn't focus enough on promoting wellness and restraining health care costs. But he wants to work quickly to set up Michigan's online marketplace so the state "can make decisions regarding what will be covered as opposed to Washington, D.C., making those decisions for us."

AG Schuette on the other hand has indicated it is unacceptable, and even called for a wait and see until AT LEAST November:

"Today's decision raises the stakes - does the reach of federal government have any limits at all?  If the federal government can force you to purchase a product or pay a hefty fine, there is virtually no limit to what it can compel you to do.

"I will carefully review all aspects of this ruling.  Today's opinion only strengthens my resolve to work with other national leaders to repeal ObamaCare and fight for and defend the Constitution."

And from his press statement following the ruling, he said:

"I think it would be wiser for our policy leaders in this state to wait until November, that's the final decision break point on this healthcare debate."

In the mean time we have work to do.

As Mitch McConnel pointed out quite accurately:

"The Kentucky Republican said Monday it's hard to unravel something of the magnitude of the 2,700-page health care law, WHAS-TV (http://bit.ly/LSUtqX ) reports.

"If you thought it was a good idea for the federal government to go in this direction, I'd say the odds are still on your side," McConnell said. "Because it's a lot harder to undo something than it is to stop it in the first place."

Speaker Jase Bolger needs your help.  He needs your support to hold off on allowing any movement on the exchange until we are absolutely sure this monstrosity has been jammed down our throats forever. Call him: (517) 373-1787 or email him: JamesBolger@house.mi.gov and tell him we have his back.

Then Call Bill Schuette's office and thank him for being strong in the face of incredible political pressure by the governor's office.  Phone: (517) 373-1110, and email: miag@michigan.gov

Strength must be rewarded.