Posted on 02/06/2011 3:08:31 PM PST by John Semmens
The contention that President Obama’s health care law would provide a comprehensive solution to the nation’s health care needs is being contradicted on pretty much a daily basis by his Department of Health and Human Services where Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has already issued 733 exemptions.
“We have the authority to waive compliance in cases where we deem it best,” Sebelius explained. “Parties that can make a proper case will get a fair hearing.” Thus far, “exemptees” include the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the states of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio and Tennessee, major corporations McDonald’s and Jack in the Box and the United Federation of Teachers.
Notably unable to make a “proper case” as yet are members of the “small business” community. “We can’t accept insufficiently documented pleas for special treatment,” Sebelius contended. “Those who believe they are entitled to an exemption should hire appropriate legal counsel—someone familiar with federal law and regulations. Trying to plead your own case is a recipe for failure.”
In related news, corporate giant GE was granted an exemption from EPA greenhouse gas rules. “GE CEO Jeff Immelt has been a great friend of the Administration,” said Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. “Jeff can be counted on to do the right thing without having his arm twisted by regulators.”
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http://azconserv1.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/senator-urges-president-to-ignore-court-ruling/
There are friends and ENEMIES in Obama;s class warfare policies. Friends get Exemptions. Enemies get the old stick up the wazoo. The new medical Obamacare treatment!
Chuckle
And all those exemptions are now going to be investigated for purpose and justification...
Where’s the punch line?
LOL
Watch the game.
It would be interesting to match the list of waivers with the list of large donors to Obama’s campaign. I’m sure there would be a lot of matches.
What's fair for one should be fair for all, right?
Ya’ wanna Play??? Ya’ gotta “grease the machine”. It’s the Chicago Way.
Send in a copy of your DNC contribution receipt and get an exemption.
Damn.....bttt !
Bump for posterity
I don’t understand why we need to be “exempted” from our “individual responsibility/(read mandate). s/
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