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Obama's
political arm release new health care video From CNN's Lauren Kornreich WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Obama's
political operation released a new Web video Friday highlighting
the story of a cancer patient whose insurance coverage was taken
away after she was diagnosed with the disease. | ||
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Obama
takes health care push to Montana Posted: August 14th, 2009 05:10 PM ET Obama sought out questions from a largely supportive Montana audience Friday. BELGRADE, Montana (CNN) — Fixing the nation's ailing health-care system requires both improving health insurance practices and reducing the costs of treatment, President Barack Obama told a largely supportive Montana audience Friday. | ||
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Bill
Clinton: 'The president needs your help by voicing your support' From CNN's Mary Grace Lucas
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Senators
battle over health care on Twitter turf From CNN Audience Interaction Producer Eric Kuhn
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Obama:
Health-care reform must tackle insurance industy practices, costs Posted: 05:09 PM ET BELGRADE, Montana (CNN) — Fixing the nation’s ailing health-care system requires both improving health insurance practices and reducing the costs of treatment, President Barack Obama told a largely supportive Montana audience Friday. | ||
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Swiss
Bank UBS secret account holder to plead guilty Posted: 06:53 PM ET By Terry Frieden CNN Justice Producer WASHINGTON (CNN) — A Malibu, California customer of the Swiss Bank UBS agreed Friday to plead guilty to hiding funds from the IRS to avoid income taxes, federal officials announced. | ||
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CFTC
Calendar for CFTC.gov | ||
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Event: August Monthly Meeting To see more details and RSVP | ||
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Pakistan Independence Day Message Hillary Rodham Clinton August 14, 2009 | ||
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Indian Independence Day Message Hillary Rodham Clinton August 14, 2009 | ||
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Prepared
Remarks of NRC Commissioner Dale E Klein, Federal Aviation Administration
Renaissance Washington Hotel | ||
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Strengthening the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime: A Blueprint for Progress Susan F. Burk Geneva, Switzerland August 12, 2009 | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Zambia (08/09) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:40:48 -0500 | ||
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Al
Sharpton and Newt Gingrich to Push President Obama's School Reforms
Posted: 13 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT By LIBBY QUAID WASHINGTON - Education Secretary Arne Duncan is joining forces with two unlikely allies, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Republican former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, to push cities to fix failing schools. | ||
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Senator
Jim Webb Arrives in Myanmar for Talks with Leaders Posted: 13 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT YANGON, Myanmar - U.S. Senator Jim Webb, the first member of Congress to visit Myanmar in more than a decade, arrived in the military-ruled country's remote capital Friday to meet junta leaders, officials said. | ||
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President
Obama to Visit Western Mountain States Posted: 13 Aug 2009 05:00 PM PDT By LIZ SIDOTI and KRISTEN WYATT DENVER - Perhaps no region of the country better illustrates Barack Obama's political vulnerabilities than the mountain West, a region traditionally wary of the federal government. | ||
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Army
Suicide Data Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:28:35 -0500 The Army has released its suicide data for the month of July. | ||
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DoD
Identifies Army Casualty Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:02:00 -0500 | ||
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DONT FORGET... TOMORROW DRINKS ARE ON US! Please Join The Greater Hartford Young
Democrats The Tour is free with a donation of $10 or more! So please join us at the Thomas Hooker Brewery located at 16 Tobey Road Bloomfield, CT for a tour and tasting. This will be a great event for anyone who enjoys some fun and an adult beverage every now and again. We hope to see you all there! Please contact Liam with any questions
at lsweene@gmail.com. | ||
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USCIRF Calls for Increased Protection of All Iraqi Religious and Ethnic Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is deeply concerned about the recent upsurge of sectarian violence in Iraq. Among the most recent bombings, a village outside of Mosul inhabited by Shabak, an ethnic and predominantly Shiite minority, was completely destroyed by two large truck bombs, killing at least 28 people and injuring at least 150. In addition, a café in the Yazidi town of Sinjar was attacked by two suicide bombers, killing at least 21 and injuring at least 30. The Yazidi are a small religious minority indigenous to northern Iraq. “The Iraqi government must do much more to prevent a return to escalating sectarian conflict,” said Leonard Leo, USCIRF chair. “This includes providing visible and effective protection to all religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq, ensuring greater sectarian integration into the government and security forces, and bolstering police protection where it is needed the most by shifting resources when necessary. The government also needs to promote reconciliation and religious tolerance by maintaining a truly operational national human rights commission, by doing a far better job of investigating and prosecuting acts of sectarian violence, and by facilitating interfaith conflict resolution and dialogue amongst Iraq’s youth.” The attacks that took place Friday, August 7, Monday, August 10, and Thursday, August 13, were among the worst since U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi cities on June 30. According to reports, at least 120 persons have been killed, and hundreds more injured in a wave of bombings targeting, in addition to the Shabak and Yazidi communities, Turkomen Shiite pilgrims, Shiite pilgrims country-wide, predominantly Shiite areas in Baghdad, and other areas of the capital city. In the lead-up to and since June 30, the country has witnessed an increase in sectarian attacks, with dozens of bombings and suicide attacks killing more than 500 Iraqis from all religious backgrounds. The targets have included religious sites, including mosques and churches, and religious processions. “It is imperative that the Iraqi government ensure that houses of worship and religious events are respected and protected in Iraq,” said Mr. Leo. Analysts speculate that al-Qaeda operatives and similar insurgent groups are responsible for most of the attacks in an attempt to return Iraq to sectarian war, which engulfed the country in 2006 and 2007, and intensify Arab-Kurd tensions. Monday’s attack devastating the Shabak village of Khazna was reminiscent of an August 2007 attack in Sinjar, which targeted and killed almost 800 Yazidis. Both towns are located in the Nineveh governorate. USCIRF has consistently called for increased protection for religious and ethnic minorities in Nineveh governorate who are caught in the middle of an Arab-Kurd struggle over disputed territories. USCIRF recommended that Iraq should be named a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act in 2008 and 2009 due the Iraqi government’s failure to protect the country’s smallest religious minorities and the role of Iraqi security forces in sectarian conflict.
USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S.
federal government commission. USCIRF Commissioners are appointed
by the President and the leadership of both political parties
in the Senate and the House of Representatives. USCIRF’s
principal responsibilities are to review the facts and circumstances
of violations of religious freedom internationally and to make
policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State
and Congress. | ||
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AfriCom Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:36:37 -0500 U.S. Africa Command is working with partner nations to tackle the challenges of shared security concerns on the continent. | ||
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FAST FACT: News on the Recovery and
Reinvestment Act ### | ||
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United
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Subject: Please take a moment and tell Sec. Clinton that we appreciate her efforts! CARE - 200,000 women and girls raped in DRC in the last 12 years - Take Action Tell Secretary Clinton that preventing gender-based violence should be a priority in U.S. foreign policy - Take Action Dear Gina, In places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rape and violence against women are, sadly, an everyday occurrence. With an estimated 200,000 women and girls raped during the past 12 years, it’s no surprise that the United Nations considers eastern DRC the “rape capital” of the world. CARE has been working on the ground for years in the DRC to address the causes and consequences of violence against women and girls. While much remains to be done, I am encouraged that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton included a stop in the war-torn city of Goma, DRC, during her recent trip to Africa to draw attention to the plight of the thousands of women and girls that are raped and abused there every year. In the DRC, Secretary Clinton met with victims of sexual violence and encouraged the Congolese government as well as the U.N. peacekeeping force there to bring an end to the sexual violence that is being used as a tool of war. Clinton stated, “The U.S. condemns these attacks and those who commit them as they are guilty of crimes against humanity.” And CARE was there when she announced a major increase in U.S. assistance to provide desperately needed medical, economic and legal services to survivors. Please, take a moment to thank Secretary Clinton for standing with the thousands of women worldwide affected by sexual violence each year, and encourage her to continue to make preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence a foreign policy priority for the United States. The physical and emotional harm that survivors of sexual violence face is staggering. While the perpetrators of these horrific crimes simply move on to their next victims, violated women and girls rarely find the medical and psychological care they so desperately need. Survivors continue to experience physical injuries, psychological trauma and social stigma long after the conflict has ended. Children conceived from rape are often rejected or face discrimination. But there is hope. Secretary Clinton’s visit signals a change — that rape is not a "women's issue," but a human rights violation that should occupy a prioritized place in U.S. foreign policy. Please, take a moment to contact Secretary Clinton and let her know that you appreciate her attention to this critical issue, and that you want the U.S. to take a leadership role in preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence around the world. Thank you for helping the thousands of women affected daily by violence. Sincerely, Helene D. Gayle, MD, MPH | ||
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General
Officer Assignments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 -0500 | ||
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Estonia (08/09) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:58:16 -0500 | ||
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Project
Aims to Help War-torn Nations Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:05:00 -0500 | ||
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Ares
I-X Complete Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500 Standing tall at its fully assembled height of 327 feet, the Ares I-X is one of the largest rockets ever process in the Vehicle Assembly Building's High... | ||
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Flag
Officer Announcement Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:01:00 -0500 | ||
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Democratic National Committee Youth Council Meeting: September 12th, 2009 in Austin, TX The next meeting of the full Democratic National Committee will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas, from September 10-12, 2009. The Youth Council meeting will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 10:30 AM –12:00 PM. We encourage all of you to join us for this important event. Your attendance is important as we decide our goals for the next four years, including the best ways the Youth Council can help support the President’s agenda. We look forward to seeing you in Austin in September! ---- 1) Welcome & Introductions If you have any questions, please let our staff at the DNC know: A’shanti Gholar | ||
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USCIS.gov
Home Page for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services This information has recently been updated, and is now available. | ||
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NATO
Approves Intermediate Headquarters for Afghanistan Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:08:00 -0500 | ||
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UST Approved Debtor Education Providers for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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UST Approved Credit Counseling Agencies for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - August 14 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:22:25 -0500 | ||
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Draft Advisory Opinion 2009-19, http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1079227.pdf
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Harris County Texas Young Democrats and Mayor Bill White Young Professionals Mingler Fellow Young Democrats, I can't wait to see everyone!
--Travis | ||
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Ft
Bragg Change of Command Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:36:11 -0500 Fort Bragg bid farewell to its Commanding General Thursday during a change of command ceremony. | ||
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FEC Weekly Digest for Federal Election Commission This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Economy Shows Signs of Gradual Recovery
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Stops Economic Freefall,
Signs of Recovery Starting to Show | ||
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Commitments of Traders Reports for CFTC.gov.
The current reports for the week of August 14, 2009 are now available. See previous weeks in Historical Commitments of Traders Reports. | ||
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CDFI
Public Engagements Schedule for August 17-21 August 14, 2009 | ||
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NASA
Sets Briefing about Shuttle Discovery's Readiness to Launch Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0500 NASA managers will hold a news conference on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to discuss the status of the next space shuttle launch. | ||
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VACANCY:
Program Specialist (Systems Administration), GS-0301-11 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:37:47 -0500 DE-09-467-SSM2 (Closing Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT) | ||
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Indiana
Guard Deploys Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:17:07 -0500 Indianapolis based 38th Infantry Division deploys to Afghanistan. | ||
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Monticello
Nuclear Generating Plant - Request for Withholding Information
from Public Disclosure (TAC No. MD9990) | ||
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C-SPAN Weekend Alert C-SPAN Highlights Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: Friday: Saturday/Sunday: Monday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: | ||
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Chairman's
Podcast Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:47:32 -0500 ADM Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks about discussions with military leaders about possible changes the Commander in Chief may eventually order to the dont ask, don't tell policy. | ||
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Vince
Gill Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:47:33 -0500 Vince Gill talks with Petty Officer Liz Murray about performing live and why supporting military members is so important to him. | ||
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Young Democrats of Georgia : It's time to pucker up! ATL Kiss-In @ Piedmont Park Hello Fellow Democrats! Tomorrow is the day. If you believe that any person anywhere should be able to kiss whomever they want, whenever they want then you should believe in this project. We both believe that there's not enough love and affection in the world, because most people are afraid to show it. We should never be afraid of brief, unimposing displays of affection. There is nothing wrong with a hug, a kiss on the mouth, a kiss on the cheek. "The Great Nationwide Kiss-In" will happen in cities around the country at 2pm EST. We will be joining in the love at Piedmont Park and you're invited - all of you! Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108473617228&ref=ts
Okay, you ask, but what does this mean? What is a Kiss-In? Well, it's quite simple. On August 15th at 2pm you'll bring your husband or wife or partner or boyfriend or girlfriend or good friend, or dog, and at 2PM, pucker up. This demonstration of affection is a simple way to show you care for LGBT rights in Georgia and across the country. The Atlanta Kiss-In will be held in Piedmont Park, at 2pm. Please, make it a day. Come out, pucker up and show you care! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108473617228&ref=ts Thank you so much to Alex Oxford for organizing this event. Thank you to the city of Atlanta for pulling some last minute strings on the permits and thanks to all of you who care for equal rights for all people. Edmund Thornton III | ||
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DoD,
VA Work to Create Lifetime Electronic Records Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:31:00 -0500 | ||
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Marines
in Afghanistan Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:36:09 -0500 U.S. Marines are going door-to-door in Dahaneh, Afghanistan, clearing the Taliban stronghold of enemy fighters. | ||
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U.S.
Advisors Lay Groundwork for Iraqi Internet Revolution Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:49:00 -0500 | ||
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This
Week in the Pentagon Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:16:31 -0500 Coalition Forces step up operations in preparation of Afghan elections. Also, a look at medical care for wounded warriors. | ||
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What's New at AHRQ for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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DoD
Contracts for August 14, 2009 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:06:00 -0500 | ||
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Contract Solicitations for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Around
the Services Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:25:40 -0500 Recent security gains in Afghanistan should let more Afghans vote in upcoming elections. Plus, financial advisor Dave Ramsey discusses long term investment ideas. | ||
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 8/15/2009 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:06:00 -0500 | ||
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 8/17/2009 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:07:00 -0500 | ||
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Today
in the Department of Defense, 8/16/2009 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:07:00 -0500 | ||
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DoD
Identifies Marine Casualty Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:06:00 -0500 | ||
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Dear Friend, This is probably one of the longest emails I’ve ever sent, but it could be the most important. Across the country we are seeing vigorous debate about health insurance reform. Unfortunately, some of the old tactics we know so well are back — even the viral emails that fly unchecked and under the radar, spreading all sorts of lies and distortions. As President Obama said at the town hall in New Hampshire, “where we do disagree, let's disagree over things that are real, not these wild misrepresentations that bear no resemblance to anything that's actually been proposed.” So let’s start a chain email of our own. At the end of my email, you’ll find a lot of information about health insurance reform, distilled into 8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage, 8 common myths about reform and 8 reasons we need health insurance reform now. Right now, someone you know probably has a question about reform that could be answered by what’s below. So what are you waiting for? Thanks, David Axelrod
P.S. We launched www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck this week to knock down the rumors and lies that are floating around the internet. You can find the information below, and much more, there. For example, we've just added a video of Nancy-Ann DeParle from our Health Reform Office tackling a viral email head on. Check it out:
8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage Ends Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions:
Insurance companies will be prohibited from refusing you coverage
because of your medical history. Ends Exorbitant Out-of-Pocket Expenses,
Deductibles or Co-Pays: Insurance companies will have to abide
by yearly caps on how much they can charge for out-of-pocket
expenses. Ends Cost-Sharing for Preventive Care:
Insurance companies must fully cover, without charge, regular
checkups and tests that help you prevent illness, such as mammograms
or eye and foot exams for diabetics. Ends Dropping of Coverage for Seriously
Ill: Insurance companies will be prohibited from dropping or
watering down insurance coverage for those who become seriously
ill. Ends Gender Discrimination: Insurance companies
will be prohibited from charging you more because of your gender.
Ends Annual or Lifetime Caps on Coverage:
Insurance companies will be prevented from placing annual or
lifetime caps on the coverage you receive. Extends Coverage for Young Adults: Children
would continue to be eligible for family coverage through the
age of 26. Guarantees Insurance Renewal: Insurance
companies will be required to renew any policy as long as the
policyholder pays their premium in full. Insurance companies
won't be allowed to refuse renewal because someone became sick.
Learn more and get details: http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/health-insurance-consumer-protections/ 8 common myths about health insurance
reform Reform will stop "rationing"
- not increase it: It’s a myth that reform will mean a "government
takeover" of health care or lead to "rationing."
To the contrary, reform will forbid many forms of rationing that
are currently being used by insurance companies. We can’t afford reform: It's the status
quo we can't afford. It’s a myth that reform will bust the
budget. To the contrary, the President has identified ways to
pay for the vast majority of the up-front costs by cutting waste,
fraud, and abuse within existing government health programs;
ending big subsidies to insurance companies; and increasing efficiency
with such steps as coordinating care and streamlining paperwork.
In the long term, reform can help bring down costs that will
otherwise lead to a fiscal crisis. A malicious myth states Reform would encourage
"euthanasia": It does not. It’s a malicious myth
that reform would encourage or even require euthanasia for seniors.
For seniors who want to consult with their family and physicians
about end-of life decisions, reform will help to cover these
voluntary, private consultations for those who want help with
these personal and difficult family decisions. Vets' health care is safe and sound: It’s
a myth that health insurance reform will affect veterans' access
to the care they get now. To the contrary, the President's budget
significantly expands coverage under the VA, extending care to
500,000 more veterans who were previously excluded. The VA Healthcare
system will continue to be available for all eligible veterans.
Reform will benefit small business - not
burden it: It’s a myth that health insurance reform will
hurt small businesses. To the contrary, reform will ease the
burdens on small businesses, provide tax credits to help them
pay for employee coverage and help level the playing field with
big firms who pay much less to cover their employees on average.
Your Medicare is safe, and stronger with
reform: It’s myth that Health Insurance Reform would be
financed by cutting Medicare benefits. To the contrary, reform
will improve the long-term financial health of Medicare, ensure
better coordination, eliminate waste and unnecessary subsidies
to insurance companies, and help to close the Medicare "doughnut"
hole to make prescription drugs more affordable for seniors.
You can keep your own insurance: It’s
myth that reform will force you out of your current insurance
plan or force you to change doctors. To the contrary, reform
will expand your choices, not eliminate them. Learn more and get details: 8 Reasons We Need Health Insurance Reform Now Benefit of Healthcare Reform: People Previously Denied Coverage because of health or pre-existing conditions will be covered Coverage Denied to Millions: A recent national
survey estimated that 12.6 million non-elderly adults –
36 percent of those who tried to purchase health insurance directly
from an insurance company in the individual insurance market
– were in fact discriminated against because of a pre-existing
condition in the previous three years or dropped from coverage
when they became seriously ill. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/denied_coverage/index.html
Benefit of Healthcare Reform: Better Care Reduced Costs Less Care for More Costs: With each passing year, Americans are paying more for health care coverage. Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2000, a rate three times faster than wages. In 2008, the average premium for a family plan purchased through an employer was $12,680, nearly the annual earnings of a full-time minimum wage job. Americans pay more than ever for health insurance, but get less coverage. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hiddencosts/index.html
Benefit of Healthcare Reform: Healthcare for Women will be better Roadblocks to Care for Women: Women’s reproductive health requires more regular contact with health care providers, including yearly pap smears, mammograms, and obstetric care. Women are also more likely to report fair or poor health than men (9.5% versus 9.0%). While rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are similar to men, women are twice as likely to suffer from headaches and are more likely to experience joint, back or neck pain. These chronic conditions often require regular and frequent treatment and follow-up care. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/women/index.html
Benefit of Healthcare Reform: Quality Healthcare Access in Rural Areas will be significantly improved Hard Times in the Heartland: Throughout rural America, there are nearly 50 million people who face challenges in accessing health care. The past several decades have consistently shown higher rates of poverty, mortality, uninsurance, and limited access to a primary health care provider in rural areas. With the recent economic downturn, there is potential for an increase in many of the health disparities and access concerns that are already elevated in rural communities. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hardtimes
Benefit of Healthcare Reform: Small Businesses will be able to provide healthcare for employees Small Businesses Struggle to Provide Health Coverage: Nearly one-third of the uninsured – 13 million people – are employees of firms with less than 100 workers. From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. Much of this decline stems from small business. The percentage of small businesses offering coverage dropped from 68% to 59%, while large firms held stable at 99%. About a third of such workers in firms with fewer than 50 employees obtain insurance through a spouse. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/helpbottomline
Benefit of Healthcare Reform: Personal Bankruptcies because of healthcare costs and Major Medical bills will be reduced significantly due to better coverage of all essential healthcare needs The Tragedies are Personal: Half of all personal bankruptcies are at least partly the result of medical expenses. The typical elderly couple may have to save nearly $300,000 to pay for health costs not covered by Medicare alone. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction
Benefit of Healthcare Reform: Medical Care will be provided to cover the majority of all Americans who want and need it no matter who they are at a reasonable, proper and fairly calculated premium Diminishing Access to Care: From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. An estimated 87 million people - one in every three Americans under the age of 65 - were uninsured at some point in 2007 and 2008. More than 80% of the uninsured are in working families. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction/diminishing/index.html
Benefit of Healthcare Reform: Proper oversight and cost controls will keep Healthcare efficient, of optimal quality and ensure the coverage of all Americans who want it and need it The Trends are Troubling: Without reform, health care costs will continue to skyrocket unabated, putting unbearable strain on families, businesses, and state and federal government budgets. Perhaps the most visible sign of the need for health care reform is the 46 million Americans currently without health insurance - projections suggest that this number will rise to about 72 million in 2040 in the absence of reform. Learn more: http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/assets/documents/CEA_Health_Care_Report.pdf
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Candidates
Bunched in CA-10 Special Election Primary Among Democrats, Lt. Gov. John Garamendi (D) is at 26%, followed by Mark DeSaulnier (D) at 15% and Joan Buchanan (D) at 12%. Among Republicans, David Harmer (R) is at 18%, materially ahead of other Republicans, and the clear favorite. The third-party candidates combined get 4% of the vote, so no meaningful distinction can yet be made among them. The special election primary will be held
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Brown,
Whitman Lead in California Governor's Race In the Democratic primary, Jerry Brown (D) leads Gavin Newsom (D), 29% to 20%. In the Republican primary, Meg Whitman (R) leads with 24%, followed by Tom Campbell (R) at 19% and Steve Poinzner (R) at 9%. In general election match ups, Brown beats
Whitman, 42% to 36%, and tops Campbell, 43% to 35%. However,
with Newsom as the Democratic nominee, the match ups are statistical
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How
to find a town hall meeting near you Posted: August 13th, 2009 12:54 PM ET Voters are confronting lawmakers with tough questions on health care at town hall meetings across the country. (CNN) — With Congress on its August recess, lawmakers are back in their home districts to meet with their constituents. | ||
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Health
care town halls will press on Posted: August 13th, 2009 01:05 PM ET People protest President Obama's health care plan Wednesday at a town hall meeting in Panora, Iowa. (CNN) – Town hall meetings are continuing Thursday, and more members of Congress will undoubtedly face an onslaught of tough questions — and maybe even some anger — about health care reform plans. | ||
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Bailed-out
banks: Meet the pay czar From CNNMoney.com's David Ellis
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Obama
will attend Asian economic summit in November Posted: August 13th, 2009 02:01 PM ET WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Singapore in November, his spokesman said Thursday. | ||
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CNN
Truth Squad: Will college students who can't remain on parents'
insurance policies because of age be insured under the Obama
plan? Posted: August 13th, 2009 04:06 PM ET The statement: From David Morris of Portland, Maine: "I'd like to know if under Obama's insurance reform plan, if students like me who turn 25 and can't be on their parents' insurance anymore while they're full-time students will be covered." | ||
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CNN
Truth Squad: Will new health bill cover illegal immigrants? Posted: August 13th, 2009 05:04 PM ET The statement: Questions about whether those in the United States illegally would be covered by the health-care bill now before the House of Representatives have been a staple of the raucous public meetings some members of Congress have been hosting during their August break. At least two people raised the issue at a forum held by Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, on Wednesday, and Cardin's insistence that "Illegal aliens will not be in this bill — period — the end" was met with a round of jeers. | ||
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Axelrod
blasts out his own healthcare facts e-mail From CNN's Lauren Kornreich
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GOP
support for Sanford impeachment grows From CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby
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Clinton
visits Cape Verde in final leg of Africa tour (CNN) — Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton was in Cape Verde on Friday, the final stop on her seven-nation
Africa tour in which she emphasized good governance and urged
officials to implement reforms. | ||
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Wali
Karzai: Local Afghan officials, Taliban discuss truce deal Posted: 06:30 AM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) — Elders and religious leaders in southern Afghanistan are in talks with local Taliban leaders in an effort to reach a truce ahead of next week’s election, a top Afghan official told CNN on Friday. | ||
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SBA
Disaster Loans Get People "Back In Business" Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:45:07 -0500 JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri -- Residents who have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and have received a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan application must complete it to be considered for additional types of assistance. Submitting the loan application does not mean an applicant will be approved for a loan, nor does it mean they must accept a loan if it is approved. | ||
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FEMA
Administrator Joins Mayor Villaraigosa For New Los Angeles Emergency
Operations Center Ribbon Cutting Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:59:32 -0500 | ||
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August
14, 2009 - DHS Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report, (PDF,
22 pages - 155 KB) | ||
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Interior
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UST Home Page for U.S. Department of Justice This information has recently been updated,
and is now available. | ||
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Dynamics
Research Corporation to Pay $15 Million to Resolve Allegations
of Kickbacks and False Claims Related to Air Force Contracts
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:54:17 -0500 Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC), a defense contractor based in Andover, Mass., has agreed to pay the United States $15 million plus interest to settle allegations that two of its former executives engaged in a fraudulent kickback scheme in connection with two technical services contracts with the Air Force. | ||
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Tech
stocks advance led by chips, Apple SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - The tech
sector advanced early Thursday as the Nasdaq Composite Index
rose above the 2,000 mark once again, aided by gains from the
chip sector. The Nasdaq was up 0.2% at 2,003 in the opening minutes.
The Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index was also ahead by 0.3%,
while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index added 0.6%. Also leading
the advance was Apple Inc. whose shares were up 1.3%. | ||
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Fed
requires CIT to strengthen capital, management from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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Ford
plans to produce 570,000 vehicles in Q4 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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U.S.
to offer $2.3 billion in energy tax credits WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The Treasury
and Department of Energy on Thursday announced a program to provide
$2.3 billion in tax credits for manufacturers of clean energy
equipment. Qualifying manufacturers will produce solar, wind
and geothermal energy equipment. Other possible beneficiaries
of the credits will go to makers of electric cars, new forms
of batteries and innovative electric grids. "This program
will help encourage innovation in design of clean energy technologies,"
said Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner in a statement. | ||
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Treasurys
stay higher after 30-year-bond auction from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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Canadian
shares rise as miners rally from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Canadian stocks rose Thursday as metals and mining shares drew support from upbeat economic data in Europe. | ||
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Fannie
Mae prices $3 bln in Benchmark Notes SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Fannie Mae
said Thursday it priced $3 billion in new 5-year Benchmark Notes
at a 3.058% yield. The issue price was 99.73, or 43.5 basis points
above corresponding U.S. Treasury notes with a coupon of 2.625%. | ||
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Treasury
sells $15 bln in 30-yr bonds at 4.541% NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The Treasury
Department sold a record $15 billion in 30-year bonds on Thursday
at a yield of 4.541%, compared to 4.303% at last month's sale.
Investors submitted bids for 2.54 times the amount of debt available,
compared to 2.10 times at the last four offerings of new 30-year
bonds. Indirect bidders, a closely-watched class of investors
that includes foreign central banks, bought 48% of the sale.
At the last four sales of new bonds -- which predated a change
in the way bids were tallied that has significantly increased
the proportion taken by the group -- they took an average of
30% of the offerings. The broader bond market remained higher
after the auction, supported by government data on retail sales
and jobless claims that dampened hopes for a robust recovery
from the recession. Ten-year note yields , which move inversely
to prices, fell 6 basis points to 3.66%. | ||
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U.S.
stocks edge higher after Treasury auction NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks padded
their gains Thursday afternoon after the government's latest
debt auction was deemed a success. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
rose about 40 points right after the debt sale, and was lately
up 36.20 points at 9,397.81. The S&P 500 Index added 6.89
points to 1,012.7, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 9.26 points
to 2,007.98. | ||
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Calif.
to sell $10.5 bln in notes in mid-Sept. from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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S&P
at 10-month high NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks on
Thursday finished higher for a second consecutive session, with
energy shares fronting gains hindered by a disappointing drop
in retail sales in July. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose
35.9 points, or 0.4%, to 9,397.51. The S&P 500 Index advanced
6.91 points, or 0.7%, to 1,012.72, its highest finish since early
October, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 10.63 points, or
0.5%, to stand at 2,009.35. | ||
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Japan's
Topix gains 0.1% in early action from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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Japan's
Nikkei 225 rises 0.4% in opening minutes from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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Blackstone
to launch Shanghai private-equity fund from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Blackstone is planning to launch a local-currency private-equity fund in Shanghai valued at up to $732 million, a report says, while another account says Goldman Sachs has similar plans. | ||
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German
DAX 30 index up 0.1% at 5,404.81 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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French
CAC 40 index up 0.3% at 3,534.09 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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U.K.
FTSE 100 index up 0.2% at 4,764.23 from MarketWatch.com - Real-time Headlines | ||
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China
Merchants Bank to raise up to $2.6 billion from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories China Merchants Bank Co. says its board has approved a plan to raise up to 18 billion yuan ($2.64 billion) via a rights issue as part of an effort to improve its capital adequacy ratio and support business growth. | ||
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European
shares on track for third day of gains from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories European shares advanced on Friday, in what could be the third straight day of gains, as investors showed further confidence the economic backdrop will improve. | ||
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Tokyo
ends at fresh 2009 high from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Most major Asian equity indexes close out the trading week on a higher note, with the Nikkei 225 at its loftiest level this year in Tokyo, paced by trading houses such as Marubeni on a broker upgrade as well as by upbeat commodity prices. | ||
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Hong
Kong leaves recession behind, data shows from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories Hong Kong’s economy came out of recession in the second quarter, expanding a seasonally adjusted 3.3% from the first quarter and ending 12 months of contraction, government data show. | ||
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NDP
meets in Halifax from CBC | Ticker The New Democratic Party will meet in Halifax beginning on Friday for an annual convention expected to discuss whether the party should change its name. | ||
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VIDEO: Amb. Richard Holbrooke on Elections in Afghanistan from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Wednesday at 10am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Tony Posawatz, General Motors, Chevy Volt Vehicle Line Director from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 7:30am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Jackie Calmes, New York Times, National Correspondent from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 8:30am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: David Sloane, AARP, Government Relations Senior Vice President from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 9am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Democracy for America Health Care Ad from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 10am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: People of Faith for Health Reform Ad from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 10am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Democratic National Committee Health Care Ad from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 10am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Americans United for Change Health Care Ad from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Today at 12am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Democratic National Committee Health Care Ad from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Today at 12am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Health Care Ad from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 12am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO:
America's Health Insurance Plans Health Care Ad Published: Thursday at 12am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: AEI Seminar on Rethinking America's Budget Process from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 9am (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: State Dept. Briefing on North Korea from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 12:30pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 1pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: State Department Press Briefing from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 2pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Defense Dept. Briefing with Sec. Gates and JCS Vice Chair James Cartwright from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 2pm (ET) | ||
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VIDEO: Brookings Inst. Panel on Stimulus at Six Months from C-SPAN Recent Video Published: Thursday at 10am (ET) | ||
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Establishing
a White House Council on automotive communities and workers | ||
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Letter
regarding the Export Administration Act Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. | ||
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Notice
regarding the Export Administration Act On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the President issued Executive Order 13222. | ||
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Statement
from Joe Biden on launch of 2.3 billion recovery act green manufacturer
tax credit program It’s not enough to just rescue the economy, we have to rebuild it better – and that work begins with giving American manufacturers the resources to produce the clean, green energy technology that will be the foundation of our 21st century economy. | ||
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/13/09 | ||
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Remarks
by the President at the Medal of Freedom ceremony | ||
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Remarks
by the President and Justice Sotomayor at reception in her honor | ||
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Remarks
by the President at Town Hall on Health Insurance Reform in Portsmouth,
New Hampshire | ||
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Update
on the President's Ethics Executive Order Posted by Norm Eisen | ||
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Health
Insurance Reform and Disability Posted by Katherine Brandon | ||
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Weatherization:
New Jobs for Americans, Help for Families in Need Posted by Cathy Zoi | ||
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The
Return of the Viral Email Posted by Jesse Lee | ||
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"Thank
You to Some of the Finest Citizens" Posted by Katherine Brandon | ||
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Charting
a new course in the world Posted by Ambassador Susan Rice | ||
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A
Reception for the New Justice Posted by Jesse Lee | ||
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