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ObamaCare: By the Numbers

From John Kartch on Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:45 PM
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Americans for Tax Reform today released the following “By the Numbers” breakdown of ObamaCare:

The number of new tax increases in the healthcare bill: 19

The number of tax increases that unquestionably violate President Obama’s “firm pledge” not to raise “any form” of taxes on families making less than $250,000:  7

The tax increase over the first decade if the healthcare bill becomes law: $497 billion

The top federal tax rate on wages and self-employment earnings under this bill: 43.4%

The annual tax hike for every man, woman, and child in America: $165

The top federal tax rate on early distributions from HSAs under this bill: 59.6%

The most parents of special-needs kids can save tax-free for tuition in FSAs (currently, the amount is unlimited): $2500

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Comments

Bankrupting an entire country, adding thousands of bureaucrats to the already bogged-down system, and making premiums skyrocket: PRICELESS
>> Joe, SC Thursday, March 18, 2010 4:50 PM Report Comment

Let the "sweetheart deals" begin... first up: KENT CONRAD! This is just borderline criminal the way the leadership is attempting to bypass an up-or-down vote knowing they can't get to 216... sad day in American history when the people have truly lost any and all power.
>> Ken, OH Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:12 PM Report Comment

Just the beginning, Ken, just the beginning.
>> Karen Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:57 PM Report Comment

This is ridiculous. Were already bankrupt and you want to do more. this is totally insane. This is COMMUNISM !!! NO !!! NO !!! NO !!!
>> Jesse Carpenter II Friday, March 19, 2010 7:15 PM Report Comment

Just remember your Sens & Reps who vote for this and replace them next election day. Maybe we can get a Republican majority in Congress and repeal this before it does any damage to us middle class Americans as that's what it's designed to do. Why take from the haves and give to the have-nots & do-nothings?
>> Jimbo Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:24 AM Report Comment

When most basic health insurance policies run $400-700 a month for a single coverage and over $1200 for families, how do you pay for this new madated coverage on less than $700? I can't pay right now, I don't make enough for basic. Guess I spend the next 4 years in jail, waiting for the chance at cheaper rates.
>> Cathy Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:33 PM Report Comment

If you cannot afford this health plan...NO PROBLEM. The IRS will come out, break into your house, and take all your possessions. This is all done to keep you healthy. WELCOME TO AMERICA 2010. Until Americans stand up together and remove corruption from Washington they will continue to turn us ALL INTO SLAVES.
>> Justin Kase Sunday, March 21, 2010 4:17 PM Report Comment

who and how can we pay for this? our children will working for health care....i'm sick ,sick ,sick.
>> anthony delli santi Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:12 PM Report Comment

Obamacare: We will toss you into prison to assure your health.
>> derekcrane Monday, March 22, 2010 7:06 AM Report Comment

Folks, If you don't love it leave it. God Bless America the land of the FREE!
>> Stendec Monday, March 22, 2010 12:18 PM Report Comment

@Stendec, lemme guess you voted for obomba and you cant reconcile the fact that the land of the "free" really is far from free. "Free" to go to jail or FORCED AT GUNPOINT to buy healthcare, that doesnt sound very free to me. You blind tribalist nationalist troglodyte!
>> kevin Monday, March 22, 2010 5:31 PM Report Comment

Stendec, that whole freedom of speech thing that lets you burn my flag also allows me to voice my opinion whether you like it or not. I do not have to love everything about this country to have a right to live here. You obviously have skipped reading the Declaration of Independence. ...That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. ... No offense, Stendec, but my citizenship and my freedom allows me to disagree with my government and STAY.
>> David Monday, March 22, 2010 7:07 PM Report Comment

tty ttk rr jbbs!
>> SETH PARK Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:52 AM Report Comment

Nowhere in all this forced healthcare agenda is any reward to those who stay healthy. No tax breaks for supplements and healthy products that save the country millions if not more in poor health. Only billions more for thw same sick pharmaceutical interests that have fueled this problem. Heart disease is epidemic because of the misguided low-fat diet, and our service to drug companies and their ineffective remedies. This is nothing but an ignorant power play. Goodbye standard of living.
>> Jim Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:46 PM Report Comment

This is all unconstitutional, morally bankrupt, and part of the planned destruction of the USA. It isn't about health care. It is about converting this Constitutional Republic into a socialist slave state of the UN.
>> Mario Friday, April 9, 2010 12:41 AM Report Comment

What a hack propaganda site this is. You did not give 1 example of a tax hike, your pdf was nothing as well. Total crap this is. I can make a site that says the healcare bill has 1 million tax cuts and not list any as well.
>> George Bush Monday, August 9, 2010 8:40 AM Report Comment

FRAUD ALERT: This website uses itself as a source for this "research" these numbers are totally made up propaganda. I have never seen such blatant fraud in all my life.
>> George Bush Monday, August 9, 2010 8:50 AM Report Comment

Really, would one of you ranters please list just 3 of 7 of the supposed new taxes hitting those making less than 250K. Just 3, heck even ONE, please, one of you...
>> SICKofLIES Monday, August 9, 2010 1:57 PM Report Comment

Where are the 7 new taxes hitting those making less than 250K? another republican bs. LOL
>> Indiana Monday, August 9, 2010 3:22 PM Report Comment

I guess you guys don't read more than one article. Here is a list of all 25 tax hikes in Obamacare: http://www.atr.org/obamacare-taxes-final-tab-a4744 Here is a subset of this list which focuses on the tax hikes on families making less than $250,000: http://www.atr.org/obamacares-taxes-working-families-a4745 Just for good measure, here's a comprehensive list of all the tax hikes coming this January: http://www.atr.org/six-months-untilbr-largest-tax-hikes-a5171 Any further proof needed?
>> Rellis Monday, August 9, 2010 5:04 PM Report Comment

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