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Learn What’s Been Accomplished in 90 Days: Secretary Sebelius Answers Your Health Care Questions Live

Today marks the 90 day anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, the landmark new law that puts consumers, not health insurance companies, in charge of their own health care and HHS Secretary Sebelius will be on hand tomorrow to answer questions from the American people about the new law in a live […]

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President Obama Promotes Responsible Fatherhood: “No Excuses”

Click here to see the video. The President spent his day today reflecting on fatherhood, how it shapes our kids, and the responsibilities fathers face. He spoke this morning at an event in Washington, DC before hosting a Father’s Day Mentoring Barbeque on the South Lawn later on. He referred back to an initiative he and his […]

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Bipartisan Advice on Implementing the Affordable Care Act

As a former Governor and Insurance Commissioner, I believe that as part of our efforts to implement the Affordable Care Act, it is critical to reach out and take advantage of expertise outside government to ensure the new law is implemented as quickly and effectively as possible. We know that people had a variety of […]

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The President’s Record on Border Security

A video circulating today shows Republican Senate Whip Jon Kyl claiming that the President told him he would not enforce immigration policy on the border unless comprehensive immigration reform is passed.  The President didn’t say that and Senator Kyl knows it.  There are more resources dedicated toward border security today than ever before, but, as the President has […]

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Open for Questions: Energy and Climate Legislation with Heather Zichal

Ed. Note: The live chat with Heather Zichal on energy and climate legislation has been postponed until next week.  Stay tuned for details on the new date and time.  On Wednesday, President Obama will meet with a bipartisan group of Senators to discuss the need for comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year. Following that […]

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Learn What’s Been Accomplished in 90 Days: Secretary Sebelius Answers Your Health Care Questions Live

Today marks the 90 day anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, the landmark new law that puts consumers, not health insurance companies, in charge of their own health care and HHS Secretary Sebelius will be on hand tomorrow to answer questions from the American people about the new law in a live […]

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On a Path to Ending Homelessness

Click here to see the video. Ed Note: In case you missed it, check out Secretary Donovan’s post on HUD’s blog following yesterday’s release of the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. Someone once told me — in your head it’s a dream, but on paper it’s a plan.  As a nation, we’ve […]

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The Most Important Job

Ed. Note: To receive email updates like this one and get the latest White House news and events, sign up for email updates. Today President Obama delivered this father’s day message: Good afternoon, As the father of two young daughters, I know that being a father is one of the most important jobs any man […]

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President Obama on Afghanistan, General McChrystal & General Petraeus

Click here to see the video. This afternoon the President spoke on new leadership for the mission in Afghanistan, full remarks below: Fonte: White House

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President Obama Breaks Ground on 10,000th Recovery Act Road Project; Let the Summer of Recovery begin!

Ed. Note: Make sure to check out our new Summer of Recovery map of the country that shows the jobs that have been saved or created in every state across the country, and which we will be updating with local stories throughout the summer.  Citizens can even let us know if they see stories in their local news […]

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