Over the counter drug tax increase in bill

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Tylenol: The Pain Reliever Democrats Tax Most

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshall (1801-1835) once said, "[T]he power to tax involves the power to destroy." Without a doubt, the Obama administration and its Democratic allies in Congress see the power to tax as the greatest weapon in their arsenal. The Libertarian organization, Cato Institute, just released a list of tax increases those in power and Washington have--or are trying--to tax. One potential levy they left off the list is hidden in the Senate and House health care overhaul bills. Under ObamaCare, over-the-counter drugs, like antihistamines, Tylenol, Pedialyte or even prenatal vitamins will all be subject to a tax increase of up to 40 percent if either bill passes. If you pay for any over-the-counter medicines (a full list can be found here) with a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), then you'll find that both bills restrict individuals with these pre-tax accounts from buying a "medicine or drug only if such medicine or drug is a prescribed" one, which forces individuals (most of whom make well below $250,000 a year) to pay more.

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From a commentary on I Samual 13

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Men destitute of inward piety, often lay great stress on the outward performances of religion.

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Murder Mart

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Dear Friend of Life, Your tax dollars are about to create abortion "mega-marts" across the nation. In fact, it's already begun. Planned Parenthood - the world's largest abortion provider - has obtained a 78,000 square foot building in Houston, Texas that they are converting into a gargantuan abortion clinic. This new abortion mill will be the largest such facility in the United States with an entire wing dedicated solely to late-term abortions - and your tax dollars will be paying for it! Is this what you want your tax dollars spent on? Under the guise of "health care" reform, the Senate recently authorized the largest expansion of taxpayer-funding for Planned Parenthood in decades. This "health care" bill actually routes taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood as an "essential community provider"! In addition, it subsidizes insurance plans that cover elective abortions with your tax dollars, imposes a mandatory abortion tax on pro-life Americans who happen to be enrolled in such plans, and could potentially require all health care plans to cover abortions as "preventive care." How many abortion mega-marts will the Senate health care bill fund in the coming months if it becomes law? Fortunately, we know that the American people will stand with Americans United for Life in strong opposition to taxpayer-funded abortion mega-marts - but only if we have the resources to get our message out to other pro-life voters. We need an urgent tax-deductible contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more to make sure that your tax dollars are never used to pay for abortion mega-marts. We will make sure your tax dollars are used to save lives rather than take lives. Yours for Life, Charmaine Yoest, Ph.D. President & CEO Americans United for Life P.S. With an annual budget in excess of $1 billion dollars, Planned Parenthood wants to build an abortion mega-mart in every city and college town, using your tax dollars. This is a tragedy. We urgently need you to stand with us and the millions of pro-life Americans who have become life savers rather than life takers. With your tax-deductible contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more we'll continue working to ensure that your tax dollars are never used to pay for abortions or to bankroll abortion providers.

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Heritage of Christian Activism

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But above all, like Dr. King, the activist must possess courage and an unyielding faith in the God of justice. Injustice does not loosen its grasp easily. We must be prepared for a long haul, drawing on the rich resources of community and that abiding hope and passion for truth. And we must avoid violence: in our rhetoric and our actions. As Martin Luther King reminded those who gathered at his home after it had been bombed, "Don't get panicky. . . . I want you to love our enemies. Be good to them. This is what we must live by. We must meet hate with love."

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So if the life of an activist holds so much discouragement and risk, why get involved at all? Because a Christian understanding of the world compels us to combat injustice and promote truth. That is a thought worth reflecting on, especially on Martin Luther King Day—a man who exhibited those qualities.

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