President Obama is praising small businesses stating that they have been the engine of our economy providing 65% providing new jobs in the past 15 years. He feels they must be at the forefront for stimulating our economy. Many have failed due to big box companies moving in or the high cost of health insurance for their workers.
There is a place for the small business who caters to those buyers who want something special unique. I can speak to that because I am one of those small business owners. We have our niches that we can fit in quite nicely and be able to thrive. Small businesses are doing something right being that 65% of them are providing jobs for Americans and the rest of the percent well?
Recovery act was made to help small biz expand and create more jobs. He is asking Congress to expand the amounts of SBA loans and various other programs. I am sure that there has been some balancing of budget here and will have to review that in another post but for now take a listen and…..
Yesterday Wed, 7-29-09 President Obama was in Raleigh, North Carolina at their town hall meeting discussing the Health Care Reform Act. He outlined and emphasized 8 Steps to consumer protection in the insurance arena.
I find this very interesting and enlightening. I especially like the pre-exsisting clause. That one always mad me just so irritated to know that most insurance companies discriminated against those that had health conditions before they were insured with a new insurance company. I always felt that was just so wrong. Only to realize that this was something that was by choice so that the insurance company wouldn’t have to put out more than it takes in. I understand the business model of it all but there is more than one way to achieve this. It takes creative thinking and now they have no choice if the Act passes the Senate.
Which looks like it won’t be re-addressed until September due to the Senate taking August recess. Okay I have to say it time for play time, lol!
The extended coverage for youths adults is a great comfort zone for parents with dependents. The Auto Renewal isn’t bad either. So far on the surface these are admirable protections for the consumer.
As I posted previously the idea of the consumer being in more control (an Insurance Exchange) over their health insurance decisions is what Americans want. This really made me perk up. Who doesn’t like being in control of themselves?
I suppose we are in continuous wait mode for the Senate after their recess time, lol! Continue to contact your Senators and let them know just how important the Act is to you and your family. We can tweak an act soon to be a law and not as hard and trying to amend the Constitution of the United States.
Conversations with Health Care Stakeholder Discussions at the White House. There are 8 videos in total. Check back often for the rest of the discussions it proves to be very enlightening and informative.
Yes you heard it! The President on this Thursday July 23, 2009 will be coming to OH. How excited I am to be hearing of this. As of this post the sign up for getting the free tickets to attend the town hall is closed. So I am waiting to hear if I received free tickets (2) to attend this town hall in my neck of the woods. I would love to be a part of this.
I remember when President Clinton came to my neck of the woods. My mom and I stood in line for 3-4 hrs. It was a blast! Talk about my little piece of history. So I’ll keep ya posted if I get a call!
I would love the opportunity to ask a question about a few items on his Health Reform Bill as so many Americans would. We will just have to see what happens. Stay tuned!
