| Above the Fold |
March 5, 2012 |
| Social issues constrain GOP |
| By Steven R. Hurst |
| Once deeply vulnerable, President Barack Obama has seen his fortunes take a dramatic turn for the better as the Republican Party splits between its historic business-friendly establishment and the powerful tug of more conservative and social issues voters…Read more |
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| Nearly half of employers would not prefer flat tax rate |
| By Amanda McGrory |
| Even if a flat tax rate would impact payments in 2012, 48 percent of business owners say they would not prefer one while 27 percent say they would prefer one and another 25 percent say they are indifferent, according to a recent survey by the Small Business Authority…Read more |
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| The Pulse |
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| Where have all the doctors gone? |
| By Kathryn Mayer |
| I'm sure you've heard about the doctor shortage. And you're probably familiar with the old "apples" saying. But have you heard the one about how talking to a doctor today keeps new doctors away?…Read more |
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| Overheard on BenefitsPro |
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 Please show me the line in the Reform Bill that says that Middle Class Americans will receive a discount or be provided Healthcare. There isn't one. Also, please show me the program that the Bill creates that would make it more accessable. There isn't one, and Medicare and Medicaid, HIPPA, COBRA, and PCIP plans already exist. Reform will have nothing to do with affordability or accessibility for Middle Class Americans. To think otherwise is a fool's errand.
-- Michael G. Grace , Employer-offered health insurance drops to record low
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