Marathon Pundit: ObamaCare a death star-laser against jobs

A commenter inspired me to take a second look at President Obama's promise of a laser-focus on jobs in 2010.

In fact, seems to be a Star Wars death star-type laser.

From a Senate Republican Communications press release:

HEALTH BILL CONSEQUENCES

Local News Reports Say Health Bill Will "Wipe-Out 700 Jobs" In Florida, Threaten Small Businesses In Wisconsin

HEALTH BILL COSTS 700 JOBS AT STUDENT LOAN CENTER IN FLORIDA

STUDENT LOAN CENTER IN LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA: "It's Devastating With The Swipe Of A Pen We Can Wipe-Out 700-Jobs." "Another potential nail in the coffin for SallieMae Thursday. The U.S. Senate has passed a Health Care Reconciliation bill. The 'fix it' bill reshapes parts of the new health care overhaul law. The Democrats voted down all 40 Republican amendments to the bill. One of those was an amendment offered by Florida Senator George Lemieux that would have protected SallieMae and some 700 local jobs. Lemieux's proposal would have stripped the health care bill of the language which basically takes the student loan program from the private sector. The bill now goes back to the House for a final vote. 'It's devastating with the swipe of a pen we can wipe-out 700-jobs.' Renee Meng said it was a sad day for the SallieMae center in Lynn Haven where she described the staff as devastated and heartbroken." ("Time Could Be Short For SallieMae In Lynn Haven," WJHG-NBC, 3/25/10)

NEW TANNING TAX IS CALLED A "DEATH SENTENCE" FOR SMALL BUSINESS SALONS IN WISCONSIN

"The Owners Of Wisconsin Tanning Salons Say They're Getting Burned By A New Tax In The Federal Health Reform Law. Starting July 1st, Those Who Provide Artificial Indoor Tans Will Be Taxed 10 Percent Of Their Costs." ("Wisconsin Tanning Salons Getting Burned By New HCR Law," WTAQ Radio, 3/26/10)

"Dale Suslick Of Madison, Who Owns 9 Shops, Calls It A Death Sentence For Many Small Salons. He Said Some Were Just Barely Making It, And They’ll Now Try To Either Sell Or Close Their Businesses.” (“Wisconsin Tanning Salons Getting Burned By New HCR Law,” WTAQ Radio, 3/26/10)