Anti-Trust

Unlike DoJ, where the head of the Anti-Trust division makes the call (subject to the usual political checks, of course), the FCC must have a vote on an Order, which must get a majority of the Commission (3 votes).

Harold Feld: DoJ Says "No Ma Cell"; What Happens Next? Harold Feld 2011

First off all in the business world what the Doctors do is called price fixing and is a violation of Sherman Anti-Trust and Robinson Patman, second if the govt controls prices there would be no need for insurance!!

Obama: 'If you misrepresent what's in the plan, we will call you out' 2009

I'm certain that as long as "Insurance" Companies still have Anti-Trust exemption, they will use that, like they have the letter of the law, their size and finances relative to their adversaries (sick people needing expensive care), lobbyists and death to keep their profits high.

Obama says country near end of health care reform battle 2009

Unlike DoJ, where the head of the Anti-Trust division makes the call (subject to the usual political checks, of course), the FCC must have a vote on an Order, which must get a majority of the Commission (3 votes).

Harold Feld: DoJ Says "No Ma Cell"; What Happens Next? Harold Feld 2011

Use reconciliation to expand Medicaid, remove Anti-Trust and competitive restrictions, allow re-importation of drugs, and allow negotiation of drug prices on Medicare Part D and a public health policy – and to clearly identify those who oppose these.

Matthew Yglesias » Americans Support Health Reform, Reject Policies to Make Health Reform Workable 2010

The only thing that could make this stuff drinkable is if the Anti-Trust Exemptions get scratched in the process.

Nelson: Health care bill 'isn't sufficient' 2009

These tactics, which seem to violate the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, have come to light as a result of the local D.C. Vaad refusing to grant a kosher certificate to Sixth and Rye, the new food truck run by the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue.

Rabbi Jason Miller: The Food Truck That Drove Right Over Kosher Politics Rabbi Jason Miller 2011

You do realize that the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was designed to ensure competition in the free-market system?

Think Progress » Poll Confirms Massachusetts Election Was Not A Rejection Of Health Care Reform 2010

IF the healthcare reform bill excludes both a public option AND Medicare buy in for 55-64 year olds, then it MUST include removal of the insurance companies Anti-Trust Exemptions!

Lieberman: I'll back health care bill without Medicare expansion 2009

Use reconciliation to expand Medicaid, remove Anti-Trust and competitive restrictions, allow re-importation of drugs, negotiate drug prices on Medicare Part D and public health policy – clearly identify those who oppose these.

Matthew Yglesias » Americans Support Health Reform, Reject Policies to Make Health Reform Workable 2010