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U. S. C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c How do small businesses feel about the new health care law? James Gelfand Director, Health Policy U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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U. S. C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

How do small businesses feel about the new health

care law?

James GelfandDirector, Health Policy

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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U. S. C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

Informal Survey

Members of the Chamber’s Small Business Council and Corporate Leadership Advisory Council

Active Companies

Provides a Snapshot

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U. S. C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

Do you approve or disapprove of the new health care law also known as, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

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Do you think the health care law that was passed in March will result in the creation of more private sector jobs in the U.S. or will it hinder job creation?

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Does the new health care law make the U.S. economy more or less competitive?

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Do you expect the new health care law will help to raise or lower your health insurance premiums?

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Are you more or less likely to hire a new employee as a result of the new health care law?

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U. S. C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

Do you anticipate moving toward an employment model that has fewer full-time employees and more part-time employees, independent contractors, and outsourced services to limit mandated health insurance costs?

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U. S. C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

Right now, are you considering expanding or reducing employee health benefits?

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