ObamaCare’s Regulatory Uncertainty Stirs Republican and Democratic Criticism at the State Level

By Kevin Mooney

10/25/2011

Even as they differ over the merits and defects of health care exchanges, state officials from across party lines continue to express concern over the regulatory uncertainty attached to ObamaCare.

TAGS: Gov. Bobby Jindal, health care exchanges, National Governors Association, ObamaCare, Rep. Bill Cassidy

ObamaCare Opponents Differ Sharply Over Strategy at ALEC Conference

By Kevin Mooney

08/08/2011

A dispute over the merits and potential defects of health care exchange systems continued to rage last week at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) annual meeting in New Orleans as state officials expressed concern over ObamaCare’s Medicaid mandates.

TAGS: American Legislative Exchange Council, Cato Institute, health care exchanges, Heritage Foundation, Judge Roger Vinson, Medicaid, ObamaCare, patient protection and affordable care act

Jindal’s Opposition to Health Care Exchanges Fuels Debate Among Conservatives

By Kevin Mooney

07/26/2011

Libertarians with the Cato Institute ardently endorse Gov. Bobby Jindal's resistance to health care exchanges that could be used to implement ObamaCare regulations. But other Republicans say the exchanges can be used to advance free market reforms.

TAGS: Cato Institute, Gov. Bobby Jindal, health care exchanges, Heritage Foundation, ObamaCare, Rep. William Cassidy

Happy Birthday: Jindal Rejects ObamaCare Exchange System on Law’s One Year Anniversary

By Kevin Mooney

03/23/2011

One year after ObamaCare was signed into law, Gov. Bobby Jindal has stated that Louisiana will not set up an exchange system that enables the new insurance regulations. By taking a firm stand, Jindal could inspire other governors who recognize that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the regulation.

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, Cato, Cato Institute, health care exchanges, Michael Cannon, ObamaCare

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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