What’s good for the goose

Debates continue to rage over the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. It is complex legislation. Many questions remain over its ultimate impact on individuals, families and the economy.

Portions of Obamacare go into effect soon, but the provision for small businesses has been postponed for a year. Implementing it has proven extremely complicated. On top of that, some states are not establishing a core element of the program—health exchanges.

Another complication with the bill is the requirement that Congress give up its federal health insurance.

Congress, due to a politically motivated late add...