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Yes, Obama Got the Most He Could Possibly Have Gotten as Far as Health Care Reform Is Concerned with ObamaCare. Why Do You Ask?

Richard Mayhew reminds us of a very important piece of reality. ObamaCare may not work–or may not work well–but it was the very best he could do if he was going to do anything at all:

Richard Mayhew: Extinguishing the Green Lantern again (or what John and Scott said) » Balloon Juice:

The key thing to remember is 217-60-1-5 in the universe as it is was in 2009-2010. (would be 218 but there were vacancies in the House) Those are the numbers of the minimal viable coalition. PPACA passed at 219-60-1-5.

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Yes, Obama Got the Most He Could Possibly Have Gotten as Far as Health Care Reform Is Concerned with ObamaCare. Why Do You Ask?

December 5, 2013

December 5, 2013

U.S. economic mobility trends and outcomes

U.S. income and wealth inequality are no longer increasing, but a return to the equitable levels of the mid-20th century isn’t likely anytime soon