Administration Quote by Jonathan Turley
“After almost half a billion dollars spent on the computer registration system for Obamacare, the website coughed, sputtered, and appeared to descend into an immediate coma as millions tried to log on. One reason is that the Obama administration never fully tested it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on HealthCare.gov, 2014
The massive spending on the Obamacare registration system failed due to insufficient testing, causing widespread access issues.
In simple terms: Poor testing led to a failed website despite huge spending.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize thorough testing before launch.
Themes
technology
government
policy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
policy
technology
When to use this quote
- software development
- policy implementation
- budget planning
- public communication
Key Concepts
risk management
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards could prevent such failures?
- How can accountability be improved?
A Different Perspective
Budget alone cannot guarantee functional outcomes.
