Faces of Health Care Reform: KristineKristine's husband and his business partner own a small machine shop in Milwaukee that their fathers started nearly 60 years ago. The company has traditionally been able to provide its employees with single and family health insurance, but rising costs have made it increasingly difficult, and they've had to modify the coverage they can provide. Last year, her husbands business paid $132,000, for plan that requires a $2,500 deductible. My story is certainly not a tragic one, its just a typical one, says Kristine, the problems faced by small business owners in this country.Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities across the country for a plan that adheres to President Obamas three principles for reform: lowering costs, preserving patient choice and increasing access to quality care.
Health Care Day of Service - June 27, 2009On June 27th, tens of thousands of volunteers from across the country took part in thousands of events designed to raise visibility for health care reform in their communities. These health care service projects gave volunteers a chance to make an impact in their own communities and improve the lives of their neighbors in the short term -- and they are just one step forward in the larger fight for long term, comprehensive health care reform.
Faces of Health Care Reform: LisaLisa of Lake Worth, FL has hydrocephalus or water on the brain and several other health ailments that require regular monitoring and care. Like millions of Americans, when Lisa lost her job, she also lost her health insurance. Lisa was unable to afford COBRA, but when she called around to inquire about coverage from private insurers she was categorically denied. As soon as I told them about my situation, Lisa says, they said forget it; they absolutely wouldnt even go any further.Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities across the country for a plan that adheres to President Obamas three principles for reform: lowering costs, preserving patient choice and increasing access to quality care.
Faces of Health Care Reform: CesarCesar was born and raised in Arvin,California, a small town in the Central Valley. Cesar shares his mother Marthas story. Martha came to the United States from Mexico and has worked for nearly 40 years. Martha instilled in her eight children the dignity and value of hard work, sometimes holding down two jobs at once to support her family. Martha is one of the 46 million people in this country without health insurance.Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities across the country for a plan that adheres to President Obamas three principles for reform: lowering costs, preserving patient choice and increasing access to quality care.
Faces of Health Care Reform: CathyCathy lives in Apple Valley, MN. A single mother of two, Cathy went back to school to earn her teachers license and has worked for the past three years as a special education and early childhood education teacher. Then, when her school system was hit with budget cuts earlier this month, Cathy lost her job, along with her health insurance.Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities across the country for a plan that adheres to President Obamas three principles for reform: lowering costs, preserving patient choice and increasing access to quality care.
Faces of Health Care Reform: Russell AxelsonLike millions of Americans, Russ lost his health insurance when he was laid off from his job. Russ turned to his church to help pay for his medications while he was out of work.Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities across the country for a plan that adheres to President Obamas three principles for reform: lowering costs, preserving patient choice and increasing access to quality care.
Health Care Organizing Kickoffs - June 6, 2009On June 6th, tens of thousands of people came together to organize for health care reform by attending thousands of Health Care Organizing Kickoff events in all fifty states.
President Obama on Organizing for Health Care ReformPresident Obama asks supporters to declare their support for his three core principles for health care reform, and to share their personal stories to help build support for the reforms that are so desperately needed. Learn more at http://my.barackobama.com/healthcare
Health Care Organizing Kickoff VideoOn June 6th, tens of thousands of people came together to organize for health care reform by attending thousands of Health Care Organizing Kickoff events in all fifty states.These events were an opportunity for Americans to voice their support for President Obama's three principles for health care reform. Go to www.barackobama.com/HealthCare to read the principles and to add your voice to the growing chorus for reform in America.Together, well win health care reform the same way we won the election: Building support one block, one neighbor, one conversation at a time.
President Obama's Call with Health Care VolunteersOn May 28, 2009, Barack Obama joined a conference call with leading Organizing for America volunteers to talk about health care reform. Learn more at my.BarackObama.com/ObamaCall
President Obama Announces Supreme Court NomineePresident Barack Obama announces his nominee for the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, in a video message to Organizing for America.
President Obama's Three Principles for Real Health Care ReformPresident Obama lays out his three principles for health care reform and why we must enact them in 2009. Go to http://my.BarackObama.com/OrganizingForHealthCare and declare your support for the President's principles.
The President On His 100th DayYesterday on President Obama's 100th day in office, he reflected on the progress made and the change we have yet to make.
Organizing for America Pledge Delivery to CongressOn April 1, 2009, hundreds of thousands of pledges from Organizing For America supporters were delivered to Congress. Supporters from all across the country signed the pledges in support of President Obama's budget.
A New Foundation for GrowthPresident Obama talks about his budget and asks you to get involved by making calls and talking to friends and neighbors. Take action now: http://my.barackobama.com/budgetaction
Pledge Project Canvass Training VideoOrganizing for America Deputy Director Jeremy Bird hosts a canvass training for Pledge Project Canvasses taking place on Saturday, March 21st. Host a canvass in your neighborhood: http://my.barackobama.com/pledgecanvass
Mitch Stewart's Organizing Update - March 9, 2009Organizing for America Director Mitch Stewart provides an organizing update and announces a new initiative, the Pledge Project. Pledge your support now at: http://my.barackobama.com/pledgeproject
President Obama Submits His First Budget to CongressOn Thursday, February 26th, President Obama submitted his first budget to Congress, making the case for the vital investments that will lay the foundation for America's future prosperity.
President Obama's First Address to a Joint Session of CongresOn February 24th, 2009, President Obama spoke to a Joint Session of Congress for the first time. He called for a new era of responsibility and vital investments in energy, health care, and education.
Highlights from President Obama's 2009 Address to a Joint Session of CongressWatch highlights from President Obama's first address to a Joint Session of Congress. He called for a new era of responsibility and vital investments in America's future.On August 2nd, 2008 Barack Obama spoke at a town hall meeting in Titusville, Florida, about the need to continue technological innovation as a means to improving our economy.
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