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February 16, 2013

Palazzo “Right to Refuse” Amendment Would Reverse Health Care Mandate Tax

Proposal Would Prevent Forced Purchases of Goods and Services Washington, DC- Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS), this week introduced, H.J. Resolution 28, a “Right to Refuse” proposal that would prevent Congress from taxing individuals and businesses as punishment for failing to purchase goods and services. The proposal, introduced as a constitutional amendment, would essentially overturn the…
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February 16, 2013

Rep. Bobby Moak says that ‘souls’ are on the line for Medicaid expansion – yes, souls

Dispute over Mississippi Medicaid is complex, partisan “Think about all of God’s children, think about local hospitals and health care professionals, think about the maimed,” Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, told the House on Friday as he argued for expansion. Reviving the House bill would’ve taken 68 votes. The vote was 60-52, largely along party lines.…