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crazytown

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10. I'm sure Sherrod's Act would stand up in court
Sun Feb 24, 2019, 02:39 PM
Feb 2019

It’s about tax - tax deductions - and that was the reason the ACA got over the line. Justice Roberts said, the individual mandate was about tax - a ‘taxation fine’ and for that reason it must be constitutional.

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Ban ads for prescription drugs. That is all. Sneederbunk Feb 2019 #1
No can do. crazytown Feb 2019 #2
Tell that to the tobacco industry. Sneederbunk Feb 2019 #3
'legally difficult' crazytown Feb 2019 #4
And there's discussion now about allowing them to mention prices. Panich52 Feb 2019 #6
Applying that line of thought mindem Feb 2019 #30
And for other healthcare 'products' too crazycatlady Feb 2019 #23
Hell, yes! Can't believe they get a tax break for annoying us with those damn ads Panich52 Feb 2019 #5
Reading this post may cause . . . . . . . . srose58089 Feb 2019 #27
In case of death see your doctor and make arrangements to pay your bill. wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #28
But, but. but..... Sherman A1 Feb 2019 #7
Amen to that. Sooner the better. Use the money to help sick people. onecaliberal Feb 2019 #8
Those drug ads are ridiculous... WordsMatter Feb 2019 #9
I'm sure Sherrod's Act would stand up in court crazytown Feb 2019 #10
Not sure about that... WordsMatter Feb 2019 #11
Respectfully disagree. crazytown Feb 2019 #12
drug ads and taxes srose58089 Feb 2019 #24
Interesting idea... CaptainTruth Feb 2019 #25
I believe those damn ads always say to 'call your doctor'... WordsMatter Feb 2019 #26
I would like to see a ban on Drug Ads just like they banned cigarette ads. nt yaesu Feb 2019 #13
Yep, Brown gets this and so much more. Ninga Feb 2019 #14
I alsoi heard Sherrod say True Blue American Feb 2019 #20
Yes, he does!! MH1 Feb 2019 #32
They'll just raise their prices Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #15
So why haven't they done so already? crazytown Feb 2019 #16
They have, unless there is competition. Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #17
Nice idea .....most likely will never happen. Hulk Feb 2019 #18
I like Sherrod Brown, he's one of my faves in the race for the general. lark Feb 2019 #19
No requirement to maximize profits Bob_in_VA Feb 2019 #21
It's debateable crazytown Feb 2019 #29
Agreed LW1977 Feb 2019 #22
I can get behind that! Vinca Feb 2019 #31
I am sick of seeing drug ads on TV Lifelong Protester Feb 2019 #33
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