Topic: Health Care Law

2 chapters across the catalog

Earle in the Gulf
Episode 222 47:58 - 51:51

222: Earle in the Gulf

Health Care Law, W-2 Tax Reporting

A new provision in the healthcare law requires employers to report the value of health insurance benefits on employee W-2 forms starting in 2011. While FactCheck.org states this is for informational purposes and not currently considered taxable income, the hosts express skepticism. They argue the specific wording "not considered taxable income" suggests a setup for future taxation of these benefits.

Easter Haiku and iPads For You
Episode 188 1:19:17 - 1:23:38

188: Easter Haiku and iPads For You

Law of the Land Meme, Congressman Phil Hare

The phrase "Law of the Land" is identified as a linguistic meme used to shut down constitutional challenges to legislation like the Healthcare Act. Congressman Phil Hare of Illinois is featured in a clip where he explicitly states he does not "worry about the Constitution" when discussing federal mandates.