Category Archives: Health Care
NH conservative groups critical of possible Obamacare rate increases
Granite State conservative groups weighed in Monday on a report in the New Hampshire Sunday News that health insurance policies through the Affordable Care Act could see high rate increases in the coming year. “The latest premium increases under Obamacare … Continue reading
Sununu proposes return of high-risk pool (Could Waive portions of ObamaCare)
Gov. Chris Sununu and the state’s top insurance official on Monday backed a revision in state law that would allow officials to waive some of the provisions of Obamacare — including provisions addressing pre-existing conditions. More… | New Hampshire.com
Posted in Health Care, Legislation, Local NH Politics, Union Leader
Tagged Chris Sununu, HB 469, Health Care, Insurance
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Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Making an Appearance in NH
Although there have been only two cases confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control in New Hampshire, Powassan virus, spread by ticks, as is Lyme disease, is of great concern to health professionals. Still, Dr. David Itkin, Infectious disease specialist … Continue reading
What Does the GOP Health Care Bill Mean for N.H. Residents in the North Country?
With the American Health Care Act moving to the U.S. Senate, some New Hampshire Republicans are cheering as the bill makes its way through the legislative process. Yet, for some Trump supporters in the Granite State, especially in the North Country, … Continue reading
Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws
Nearly three-quarters of private sector workers receive paid sick days from their employers, though there is no federal mandate requiring it. In recent years, dozens of states, cities and counties have passed their own ordinances, which typically require employers to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Legislation, National News, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Regulations, Sick Leave
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Fact Check: It’s a Lie That the GOP Healthcare Bill Abandons People With Pre-Existing Conditions
As we described yesterday, there are some concerning policy elements of the House-passed American Health Care Act, which the Senate would be wise to explore and rectify over the coming weeks. The bill — and that’s all it is at this point: … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged ACA, AHCA, Guy Benson, Obamacare, Townhall.com
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We Can’t Ignore The People Hurt By Obamacare
[T]two years ago, I was a seven-month-pregnant widow with one toddler who got a letter two weeks after my husband died, informing me I’d lost my third or fourth health insurance plan since the Affordable Care Act passed. If you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Mary Katherine Ham, Obamacare, The Federalist
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The Baby is Not The Adversary
In my advocacy work, I meet many, yes many, women who have become pregnant by violence, rape, incest, and sex trafficking. Some submitted to abortion, some did not. Dr. David Reardon has done research and written works on the subject. … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Darlene Pawlik, Health Care
Tagged Darlene Pawlik, Pre-born, Rape, The Darling Princess, Unborn
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Kentucky governor with NH roots leads way to dismantling Obamacare
[Links fixed] Kentucky is poised for a new distinction: to be the first state to save money by reducing the number of people on Medicaid, the government health insurance program for the poor and disabled and a central tenet of … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, National News, Union Leader
Tagged Kentucky, Matt Bevin, Medicaid, Obamacare
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Officials caution NH residents after needle found in lake
Town officials are warning residents to be vigilant at local lakes and ponds this summer after a resident stumbled upon what appeared to be a hypodermic needle at Millville Lake on Thursday. Salem resident Samantha Arciadiacono reported that her husband spotted … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Local NH Politics
Tagged Millville Lake, Salem, Samantha Arciadiacono
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The New Media Militia 