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Cover Oregon down to enrolling by hand; next step, parchment and quills. #obamacare

I kind of feel sorry for Cover Oregon: those stupid songs put and kept them on my radar.  But, really, this is not a good sign: With the state’s online health insurance exchange still not able to enroll people, Cover Oregon officials have turned to processing forms by hand rather than electronically. On Tuesday, Cover … Continue reading Cover Oregon down to enrolling by hand; next step, parchment and quills. #obamacare

Cover Oregon announces signup delay for #Obamacare exchange. *Despite* hipster songs.

But… but… but… this is impossible! Oregonians will have to wait to enroll for health insurance through President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. I mean, Cover Oregon had a song! Officials said late Monday that Cover Oregon, the state’s insurance marketplace that was supposed to go live on Tuesday, is still experiencing glitches. The online … Continue reading Cover Oregon announces signup delay for #Obamacare exchange. *Despite* hipster songs.

Oregonian miners shocked to discover that Oregonian Democrats hate Oregonian mining.

Hey! Elections have consequences, Oregonians: Hundreds of miners gathered Thursday on the steps of the Oregon Capitol Building to speak out against a plethora of bills that would restrict their livelihood. Through drizzling rain and cloudy skies, these working men and women held simple signs asking for a ‘no’ vote on the bills that would … Continue reading Oregonian miners shocked to discover that Oregonian Democrats hate Oregonian mining.

Quick note: Oregon cannot impeach governor John Kitzhaber (D).

Startled me too when I found this out: I was looking up how the Oregon legislature could initiate impeachment proceedings against recalcitrant Democratic Governor John Kizthaber, only to discover that apparently they cannot. It seems that there’s no provision in the state constitution for such a thing – the only state in the Union that … Continue reading Quick note: Oregon cannot impeach governor John Kitzhaber (D).

This is how the attack ads this cycle are going to go. #oregon #obamacare

Get used to it. Shoot, even grin a little: because the Democrats can’t particularly respond in kind. This particular ad is from Dr. Monica Wehby (pediatric neurosurgeon), who is one of the candidates in the Republican Oregon Senatorial primary. As you can see, it is a hardline critique of sitting Democrat Jeff Merkley, using… Senator … Continue reading This is how the attack ads this cycle are going to go. #oregon #obamacare

Oregon mother can’t afford #obamacare for her baby.

Of course not. One Oregon mother says that she is unable to afford health insurance for her and her 18-month-old son because it’s too expensive. [snip] [Kate] Holly’s husband works for a non-profit organization that pays for his health care, but the couple is unable to afford to have her and their son covered under … Continue reading Oregon mother can’t afford #obamacare for her baby.

If you are an Oregonian who has lost your health insurance, make private arrangements NOW.

The (Democratic-controlled) Oregon state government will not have its website up and running in time. I repeat: the Oregon state government will not have its website up and running in time.  Rely on the website, and you will have gaps in coverage. People who want health coverage beginning in January through Oregon’s troubled insurance exchange … Continue reading If you are an Oregonian who has lost your health insurance, make private arrangements NOW.

Oregon families see their rates skyrocket over useless #Obamacare add-ons.

Hey, here’s a funny thing: when you tell somebody that they have to provide a service, and then they tell you that they’d have to charge people money for that service, and you tell them that you don’t care about THAT, guess what happens? “Policy holders are seeing almost double their monthly premiums,” said a … Continue reading Oregon families see their rates skyrocket over useless #Obamacare add-ons.