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(Exempt) Sen. Mary Landrieu will buy health coverage in Louisiana and lose out on federal subsidy
NOLA ^ | 11/22/13 | Bruce Alpert

Posted on 11/22/2013 4:06:07 PM PST by Libloather

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said Friday that she and her husband will buy their health insurance from Louisiana's Affordable Care Act marketplace.

That decision means she won't qualify for the federal subsidy provided to federal employees, including members of Congress and their staffs. The subsidy can be as high as $11,377 for a family health plan.

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As a result of her personal decision on health coverage, Landrieu could also lose federal retirement health benefits. To qualify for retirement benefits, a member of Congress or federal government employee must be enrolled in a federal health plan, or, for members of Congress and their staffs, in the D.C. exchange, for five consecutive years before retirement, according to the Office of Personnel Management. Landrieu turns 58 on Saturday.

(Excerpt) Read more at nola.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: exempt; landrieu; landrieuobamacare; louisiana; subsidy
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How will she be able to afford it after she loses her job next year?
1 posted on 11/22/2013 4:06:08 PM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

I was just about to say that


2 posted on 11/22/2013 4:08:52 PM PST by Viennacon
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To: Libloather

Excellent comment!


3 posted on 11/22/2013 4:08:54 PM PST by A message
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To: Libloather

She sure wants her powerful job, but NOT enough to vote against Harry Reid.


4 posted on 11/22/2013 4:09:49 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Libloather
Her opponent tweeted this picture relating to filibuster change. She is pissed.


5 posted on 11/22/2013 4:09:53 PM PST by BushCountry (Obama: The dentist told me I need a crown. I was like I KNOW, RIGHT?)
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To: Libloather

Yeah, that's the ticket!

6 posted on 11/22/2013 4:11:27 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet ("Of the 4 wars in my lifetime none came about because the US was too strong." Reagan)
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To: Libloather

It’s just for one year. Then she gets retirement coverage.


7 posted on 11/22/2013 4:11:44 PM PST by MUDDOG
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To: Libloather
(Until the day after that pesky election thingy, eh Ms. Landrieu?)

In Hollywood, this is known as a publicity stunt.

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8 posted on 11/22/2013 4:12:32 PM PST by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: Libloather

What a poser.


9 posted on 11/22/2013 4:12:58 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: A message

Don’t worry she will still qualify because she served in Congress or Obama will grant her a waiver.


10 posted on 11/22/2013 4:14:47 PM PST by Dacula
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To: Libloather

Clearly a political move to try to save herself. I doubt she and her husband will have any trouble paying the premiums.


11 posted on 11/22/2013 4:16:05 PM PST by colorado tanker
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To: Libloather

She comes from a pretty wealthy family (daughter of corruptucrat Moon Landrieu, right?). I saw somewhere that she has a personal net worth of around $2 million.

So she really doesn’t need either the Exchange healthcare or the retirement benefits, right? And even if she loses her seat, she’ll just become a lobbyist, sit on a few corporate boards and rake in all sorts of dough. And have health insurance provided for her.

So this is just symbolism over substance ...


12 posted on 11/22/2013 4:17:25 PM PST by tanknetter
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To: BushCountry

Her opponent tweeted this picture relating to filibuster change. She is pissed.
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Oh that is a GREAT picture. It captures the essence of Mary Landrieu and her vote for Obamacare and its empowering of the government to decide for individuals what is best for them.

I’m going to have to pinch my pennies and support him now as he moves forward to DETHRONE this central government ruling elite queen.


13 posted on 11/22/2013 4:17:27 PM PST by House Atreides ( D)
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To: Dacula
Don’t worry she will still qualify because she served in Congress or Obama will grant her a waiver.

The article didn't say she cancelled her feberal coverage, it merely stated that she went through the exchange. Question: Is it illegal to have more than one health insurance policy? Answer - no.

14 posted on 11/22/2013 4:21:14 PM PST by Go Gordon (Barack McGreevey Obama)
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To: Libloather
As a result of her personal decision on health coverage

She voted to put ALL Americans through this disaster. And, unlike her, millions upon millions won't have the means to make a "personal decision" like her.
Who cares what she does now to appear "nice" after what she's done? People will be getting hurt for generations because of her!!!!

She, and all the democrats own this. They signed their names to it with a SMILE.

15 posted on 11/22/2013 4:21:27 PM PST by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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To: Viennacon

Only because her ass is on the line, but we aren’t that stupid here in Louisiana, at least most of us aren’t.


16 posted on 11/22/2013 4:23:10 PM PST by onthegulf
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To: Libloather

Publicity stunt alert!!!!!

Listen for THIS in her re-election advertisements. Not her actual votes on the CursedO’Care.


17 posted on 11/22/2013 4:28:40 PM PST by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but socialists' ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)
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To: Libloather

Mary said Vitter was grandstanding.

http://www.lauraingraham.com/pg/jsp/charts/streamingAudioMaster.jsp;jsessionid=73948D09051DEEE7632ABA12CD4A0EF1?dispid=302&headerDest=L3BnL2pzcC9tZWRpYS9mbGFzaHdlbGNvbWUuanNwP3BpZD0xNjc0Mw==

Both LA Senators have been on Ingraham’s show lately.

Vitter was saying Issa was the Republican who says he has no official staff. Landrieu is in a panic.


18 posted on 11/22/2013 4:30:07 PM PST by ObamahatesPACoal
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To: Libloather

Hail Mary...


19 posted on 11/22/2013 4:30:33 PM PST by JediJones (The #1 Must-see Filibuster of the Year: TEXAS TED AND THE CONSERVATIVE CRUZ-ADE)
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To: Libloather

I am sure she has squirreled away lots of ill gotten gains
while in politics.


20 posted on 11/22/2013 4:34:44 PM PST by funfan
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