» A Number a Day to Make the Case for Reform
09/03/10 20:20 from Obama HQ
Starting today, WhiteHouse.gov is highlighting one key fact or figure each day to show how the numbers make the case for health reform. Today's number is $1,115: the average premium for employer-sponsored family coverage per month last yea..
» President Obama in Pennsylvania: "The need is great. The opportunity is here. Let’s seize reform. It’s within our grasp."
09/03/10 17:03 from Obama HQ
On the road in Glenside, Pennsylvania yesterday, President Obama called on Congress to pass reform and asked the American people to make their voices heard to help get the job done. The Los Angeles Times reported from the President's speec..
» President Obama On the Road to Make the Case for Reform: "If not now, when? If not us, who?"
08/03/10 21:13 from Obama HQ
Earlier today, President Obama left Washington to pay a visit to Glenside, Pennsylvania -- where he took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and made the case for why we need to pass health reform right now . In front of a crowd of abou..
» Watch at 11 a.m. This Morning: President Speaks on Health Insurance Reform in Pennsylvania
08/03/10 15:42 from Obama HQ
UPDATED: The event has now ended. Check back later today for highlights. At 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time this morning, President Obama will speak on health insurance reform in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Before the event begins, take a second to ch..
» Remembering Bloody Sunday
08/03/10 02:17 from Obama HQ
To mark today's 45th anniversary of the civil right march in Selma, Alabama—known as "Bloody Sunday"—President Obama released the following statement: On this day, 45 years ago, hundreds of brave men and women gathered in the s..
» The President's Weekly Address: "I ask Congress to finish its work"
06/03/10 15:34 from Obama HQ
Despite all the progress and improvements we’ve made, Republicans in Congress insist that the only acceptable course on health care is to start over. But you know what? The insurance companies aren’t starting over. I just met w..
» President Obama: “The country that leads in clean energy and energy efficiency today is going to lead the global economy tomorrow"
05/03/10 22:53 from Obama HQ
This morning, President Obama stopped by a small energy efficiency business in Virginia and delivered remarks on creating clean energy jobs. After highlighting his broader agenda to create jobs and provide relief to out-of-work Amer..
» Senate Overcomes Republican Obstruction and Extends Unemployment Assistance, Health Insurance
05/03/10 21:16 from Obama HQ
Earlier this week, one Republican senator single-handedly blocked a number of critical priorities for those hit hardest by today's recession. Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky jeopardized temporary unemployment assistance for hundreds of tho..
» President Obama Asks Health Insurance CEOs to Justify Exorbitant Rate Increases
05/03/10 02:07 from Obama HQ
Earlier today, President Obama stopped by a meeting with CEOs of the nation's largest health insurance companies, and asked them to justify their exorbitant insurance rate increases. Following recent news of Anthem Blue Cross of California..
» The President's Message to OFA Supporters: We need you in this final march for reform
05/03/10 00:05 from Obama HQ
Following yesterday's announcement on moving forward with health reform, President Obama recorded a special video message for OFA supporters: After calling on Congress to move ahead with a vote, the President laid out the forces opposing r..
» Live Chat with White House Adviser Nancy-Ann DeParle and Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius -- 3:40 pm ET This Afternoon
04/03/10 20:19 from Obama HQ
At 3:40 p.m. Eastern Time this afternoon, White House Health Director Nancy-Ann DeParle and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius are hosting a live chat to answer your questions about the President's health reform proposal..
» In the News: "An impassioned demand for swift action on health care"
04/03/10 19:21 from Obama HQ
Here is some of the news following President Obama's speech calling for swift action on passing health reform legislation: Boston Globe – “Obama steps up health care pressure: Tells Democrats it’s time to bypass GOP objec..
» "A final vote on health reform"
03/03/10 20:53 from Obama HQ
Shortly after delivering his remarks on health reform, President Obama sent the following email to OFA supporters: Last Thursday's first-of-its-kind summit capped off a debate that has lasted nearly a year. Every idea has now been put on t..
» President Obama: "Congress owes the American people a final vote on health care reform"
03/03/10 20:13 from Obama HQ
"I have therefore asked leaders in both of Houses of Congress to finish their work and schedule a vote in the next few weeks. From now until then, I will do everything in my power to make the case for reform. And I urge every America..
» Watch Live This Afternoon: President Obama on Moving Forward with Health Reform
03/03/10 17:12 from Obama HQ
At 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time today, President Obama will present his final plan for health reform and call on Congress to move forward swiftly with a vote on health insurance reform legislation. The President will speak about why reform is so..
» After the Bipartisan Meeting on Health Reform: "Our differences and our common goals"
02/03/10 23:47 from Obama HQ
Earlier today, President Obama sent a letter to Congressional leaders thanking them for their participation in last Thursday's bipartisan meeting on health reform. In the letter , the President discussed areas where Republicans and Democra..
» What They're Saying: OFA's USA Today Ad
02/03/10 21:56 from Obama HQ
Here is some of the news and commentary on OFA's full-page ad in USA Today highlighting the nearly 9 million hours pledged to fight for those who fight for health reform: Hotline : Dems are beginning to flex the organizational muscle that ..
» Live White House Chat on Making College Affordable
02/03/10 20:52 from Obama HQ
At 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and White House domestic policy advisor Melody Barnes are holding a live chat on President Obama’s plans to make college more affordable. These efforts include increasi..
» Today in USA Today:"You Fight, We'll Fight" Ad
02/03/10 19:06 from Obama HQ
Today, OFA is running an ad in USA Today to highlight the nearly 9 million -- and counting -- hours pledged by supporters to volunteer for candidates and elected officials who fight for health insurance reform. OFA supporters have repeatedl..
» The Cost of Republican Obstruction
02/03/10 18:23 from Obama HQ
While Republican Senator Jim Bunning continues to block a key vote to extend unemployment benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americas, the full cost of his obstruction is still coming into view. McClatchy reports : The Department of Tra..
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