Thank you Gov. Corbett for refusing PA Obamacare exchange. We STILL don't know what's in that bill!
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Rep. Stephen Bloom (@RepBloom) December 12, 2012Republican Governor Tom Corbett announced today that he will not be pursuing a state-based Obamacare insurance exchange. In doing so, Pennsylvania becomes the latest of more than 20 states to take a stand against Obamacare and for the taxpayers.
In his letter to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Corbett cites too much uncertainty and a lack of solid information from HHS about what a state-based exchange would entail.
In letter to Sec. Sebelius, Gov. Corbett wrote that "too many unknowns" remain for state to plan accordingly #ACA—
Melissa Daniels (@melissamdaniels) December 12, 2012
PA Gov. Corbett on exchanges: "Too many unknowns with too little time, not enough flexibility and too high a cost to our taxpayers.”—
Charles Ornstein (@charlesornstein) December 12, 2012
His office also released a statement that reiterated his commitment to the citizens of Pennsylvania:
Healthcare reform is too important to be achieved through haphazard planning. Pennsylvania taxpayers and businesses deserve more. They deserve informed decision making and a strong plan that responsibly uses taxpayer dollars.
Therefore, I have decided not to pursue a state-based health insurance exchange at this time. It would be irresponsible to put Pennsylvanians on the hook for an unknown amount of money to operate a system under rules that have not been fully written.
Corbett is doing his job and protecting the interests of his constituents. In addition to the host of unanswered questions from HHS and overall shadiness of Obamacare, promised federal funding for a state-based exchange would be temporary, and Pennsylvania taxpayers would eventually be left with an enormous financial burden. Conservatives are commending him for his decision:
Grassroots #WIN==> MT @katyabram Americans for Prosperity-PA Welcomes News that Corbett Will Reject Obamacare Exchange is.gd/FoLkCG—
Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) December 12, 2012
Glad to see that Corbett finally said no to the exchange. Next up #RTW for PA!—
Tracy Lee (@RememberComeNov) December 12, 2012
@michellemalkin @katyabram Finally someone with a set. Go Corbett, say no to communism, say no to Obama.—
Matthew Sherwood (@MattSherwood12) December 12, 2012
Americans for Prosperity-PA Welcomes News that Corbett Will Reject Obamacare Exchange is.gd/FoLkCG
NICE!!!!—
Scotty Patriot (@ScottyPatriot) December 12, 2012
thank you @GovernorCorbett. ydr.com/state/ci_22177… #justsayno cc: @mtgrove—
HeavyHokie (@heavyhokie) December 12, 2012
No HC Exchange in PA! Thank you Giv Corbett!—
Debbie Maritato (@Deb15126) December 12, 2012
Corbett: 'PA will not move forward with a state-based health exchange HIGH FIVE GOV. CORBETT!—
(@mjselker) December 12, 2012
Gov Corbett says no to state based health exchanges. I'm proud to see Pennsylvania continue to fight Obamacare.—
Joe Oleksak (@jaoleksak) December 12, 2012
Indeed. Let’s hope that more governors will quickly follow in his footsteps.