YES WE CAN and will bring Change to America, our families/community, and even the world by supporting President Obama in the grassroots!
The Health Care Bill passed the first hurdle, the House. Your Rep vote yes? Thank them. No? Visit their office in person or call them to reconsider for the final bill. Stand Up for Change by calling your Senators AND Majority Leader Reid to bring the bill to the floor in the Senate!
History is on the side of the people. A video reminder that Yes We Can.
November 1st '08 Moms and families rallied throughout America!
Event/blog/listserv: We approve 1 blog (no copies of other material, R bashing, or selling), per member, per day. Post your Obama events and approval changes often. Listserv is used to communicate to you by the Admins only.
************************************
Visit us on MYSPACE
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/11/10/with-gratitude-lives-they-led
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/11/11/president-veterans-day
Like many of you, as if on clockwork, I opened up my email today. It is part of my daily routine. Oh I also have kids to feed, toys and clothes on the floor, homework needs to be done. My life does not vary day to day.
Here it is in my inbox. Yes another email about healthcare reform. Come make calls TONIGHT.. call your Senators! Is this health care thing still going on and when will it be over? Oh this time is not good for me....
If you have not done a thing or many things NOW IS THE TIME to ACT. Yes today and tomorrow is crucial and if you have a thought or want to lend your voice THIS IS THE TIME TO ACT. Life does get in the way but everyday life will be there tomorrow and the day after. But this opportunity of health care reform with teeth and substance will NOT.
I urge you- pickup fast food for the family, leave the shirt and toys on the floor, bring your cell and drive over to lend your voice to the millions calling for change at a local phone bank (check events). Cannot make the whole time or stay that long? Hey we will take whatever you can give! None near you? Still contact your Senators - email is GREAT and while at it encourage family and friends to do so before it is too late.
Yes NOW IS THE TIME to ACT. Make a Change for America Tonight.
Mid America Mom
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/The-Presidents-Remarks-and-a-Letter-from-Ted/
I just finished laying out my plan for health reform at a joint session of Congress. Now, I'm writing directly to you because what happens next is critical -- and I need your help.Change this big will not happen because I ask for it. It can only come when the nation demands it. Congress knows where I stand. Now they need to hear from you.Add your voice: Ask your representatives to support my plan for real health reform in 2009.The heart of my plan is simple: bring stability and security to Americans who already have health insurance, guarantee affordable coverage for those who don't, and rein in the cost of health care.Tonight, I offered a specific plan for how to make it happen. I incorporated the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans to create a plan that's bold, practical, and represents the broad consensus of the American people.We've come closer to real health reform in the last few months than we have in the last 60 years. But those who profit from the status quo -- and those who put partisan advantage above all else -- will fight us every inch of the way.We do not seek that fight, but we will not shrink from it. The stakes are too high to let scare tactics cloud the debate, or to allow partisan bickering to block the path. Your voice, right now, is essential.See my full plan and call on your representatives to support it.Ours is not the first generation to understand the dire need for health reform. And I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last.Thank you,President Barack Obama
I just finished laying out my plan for health reform at a joint session of Congress. Now, I'm writing directly to you because what happens next is critical -- and I need your help.Change this big will not happen because I ask for it. It can only come when the nation demands it. Congress knows where I stand. Now they need to hear from you.Add your voice: Ask your representatives to support my plan for real health reform in 2009.The heart of my plan is simple: bring stability and security to Americans who already have health insurance, guarantee affordable coverage for those who don't, and rein in the cost of health care.Tonight, I offered a specific plan for how to make it happen. I incorporated the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans to create a plan that's bold, practical, and represents the broad consensus of the American people.We've come closer to real health reform in the last few months than we have in the last 60 years. But those who profit from the status quo -- and those who put partisan advantage above all else -- will fight us every inch of the way.We do not seek that fight, but we will not shrink from it. The stakes are too high to let scare tactics cloud the debate, or to allow partisan bickering to block the path. Your voice, right now, is essential.See my full plan and call on your representatives to support it.
Ours is not the first generation to understand the dire need for health reform. And I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last.Thank you,President Barack Obama
We Can Afford Reform, We Can’t Afford the Status Quo
Jared Bernstein, Chief Economist for the Vice President and Executive Director of the Middle Class Task Force, debunks the myth that we can’t afford health insurance reform. To the contrary, not only has the President demanded that reform not add to the deficit in the short term, but reform is the only way to get skyrocketing health care costs under control that will be devastating not for families , businesses, and for government deficits in the long term under the status quo.
Watch the Video
Earlier today, it was announced that President Obama will address a joint session of Congress on the issue of health insurance reform next Wednesday, September 9th. CNN reported:
It will be Obama's second speech to the full legislature since he took office in January, and the setting and rarity of such an event highlighted the importance the president places on his top domestic priority: overhauling the nation's ailing health care system.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid formally invited Obama to make the address, as required, in a letter issued Wednesday after news broke of the planned speech.
We'll have more information on this important speech in the days to come.
www.whitehouse.gov
Pardon Me!
The title of this says a lot. Going to doctors has become quite difficult as they and the health care industry is run by the insurance companies, not the needs of a patient or what the doctor thinks is best for his/her patient but by a huge industry set on making money..only!
The GOP is putting out scarey ideas:
the government wants to take over our private lives
the government wants to kill older people
On and on they go while all the time taking money to work not for the people of this country who elected them but for the money, the power to control our lives and our health care.
Let us tell the truth! What IS a Preferred Provider list but simply a list of doctors in the pockets of the insurance industry? Already we are limited to what tests we can get, what treatments we can obtain and why? Because the doctors themselves have been up for sale and bought.
I just changed doctors because of this reason - a doctor that I must pay up front because he is not on The List. Now, finally, a few simple tests will be ordered to keep an eye on my health. With his help perhaps I will have the correct medication. This is life changing, good intelligent health care. But now my husband and I will be punished by the far to big health care insurance company. Who wants to bet they will not cover simple blood tests? Or new meds that work.
All of this is so wrong and thank God we have a President who is willing to go up against the power and fight for us, the patients.
We are almost to the votes on the congressional floors for The Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.
The Bill has to pass 5 committess to get to both floors of congress:
House - Energy and CommerceHouse - Ways and Mean House - Education and LaborSenate - HELPSenate - Finance
The Bill - H.R. 3200, has already passed two committees in the House: Ways and Means and Education and Labor. Now it only has to pass in Energy and Commerce to go the the House floor for a vote! Exciting!
Energy and Commerce will take up the matter on Monday.
As for the Senate, we need it to pass only the Finance Committee now, it already passed through the HELP Committee. Once the Finance Committee aproves, it's on to the Senate floor for a vote.
The good news is we have a majority on the Senate Finance Committee:
http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/committee.htm
I think we are okay in Energy and Commerce too, but I have not verified it.
Once the Bill has been passed through by the last two committees, we are alomost there.
The pressure will then heat up on the naysayer democrats to go along with the historic legislation.
As for the republicans, we really do not need them because of a process called reconciliation.
Things are looking good. Thanks to the leadership of President Obama, America will finally get health care reform.
TO BE FREE?
Hello from my temporary home in the North, our 51st State ;) One thing I will tell you is that NOT ONE Canadian I have met ...has said they would rather have our system. Interesting isn't it?
I want medical freedom. I want to know that there is an affordable and logical plan that ANYONE can have. Including those countless children that have no voice or choice. I want medical freedom I want to take a job I love or like instead of choosing it just for coverage. I want to see people taking a second job not because of medical care but for just simply getting ahead or paying off a debt. I want to know that if I am laid off that my family has care. I want medical freedom. This house of cards healthcare system we have takes our time, energy, conversation, and yes our loved ones. Why must we cling to the familiar? Why can't we get past this fear? Where is the American ingenuity to make our healthcare system truly the BEST? I want to be free. Don't you?
I want to know that there is an affordable and logical plan that ANYONE can have. Including those countless children that have no voice or choice. I want medical freedom I want to take a job I love or like instead of choosing it just for coverage. I want to see people taking a second job not because of medical care but for just simply getting ahead or paying off a debt. I want to know that if I am laid off that my family has care. I want medical freedom. This house of cards healthcare system we have takes our time, energy, conversation, and yes our loved ones. Why must we cling to the familiar? Why can't we get past this fear? Where is the American ingenuity to make our healthcare system truly the BEST? I want to be free. Don't you?
Taking up the fight has never been easy. But if we let this opportunity pass then it means well maybe we never really wanted it at all. And who says we, your plain jane and joe's cannot do it? WE elected OUR President. If it was not for us we would be talking about John or Hillary. Join the chorus of millions calling for change. TODAY!!!! Get ON THE PHONE to the reps, send your EMAILS, CANVASS the neighborhood, HOST an EVENT for change.
No matter who you are
or
where you are
you can be the change
YES GET OUT THERE and never forget that YOU ARE THE CHANGE.
Mid America Mom Moms for Obama
Lets connect to make sure that all Americans have health care. I lived in Australia and the healthcare system was awesome and was paid by the taxes that people paid. The system was amazing. Lets have a similar system here. YES WE CAN
Robert Gibbs announced the President's schedule for the week. On the President's agenda in Las Vegas, sometimes funny man responds, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." This week's events include the wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers and a meeting with Palestinian President Abbas.
Full Week after the jump.
The White House sent out it's first email yesterday to supporters on the WhiteHouse.gov email list. In the message, the President recapped some of the key events of the last three days -- including a pledge from healthcare stakeholders to reduce the growing rate of healthcare costs, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement today that the House of Representatives would take up healthcare legislation before the end of July.
President Obama urged both the House and Senate to move quickly with a process that is both transparent and inclusive. He also reiterated his three core principles for reform: driving down healthcare costs, assuring quality and affordable care for everyone, and guaranteeing all Americans a choice of doctors and plans.
How amazing that some folks have nothing better to spend their time on than spamming here- nope! do not answer them or comment.
Come On!
Is this Republicans so bitter that they will spend time writting and re-posting many times? Or?
So! to you who are doing this...it does not upset me or others but how about a little volunteer work? or go for a walk, while on that walk pick up a bit of trash.
Life is to precious and to short. Wake Up!
Norm Eisen, special counsel to the president for ethics and government reform, drops by to talk about progress on ethics and transparency since the President was sworn in.The President promised across-the-board change in Washington and all of us in the White House have been pleased to help deliver. In the ethics and government reform arena, we have worked hard to help the President impose strict new ethics rules for all employees; foster a culture of compliance and respect for the law; promote greater transparency (including through our first-ever instant electronic release of personal financial disclosure forms); and implement historic revolving door limits for lobbyists and others.
But don't just take our word for it. Members of the government reform community have issued a statement praising the President for the "groundbreaking government integrity reforms he has put in place" and recognizing that "the President has demonstrated in his first hundred days through words and deeds that he is serious about changing the rules of the game in Washington and increasing the voice of citizens in the governing process."
Click through and read the complete statement by members of the government reform community acknowledging the administration's historic opening efforts.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/04/29/Words-and-Deeds/
This swine flu is going to be a bigger story and very soon! CNN devoted enough time to it last night that it scared me greatly. It is being worked on by the CDC to find origins - bet those people are working quite hard. So what do we do?
Any ideas please post!
As an older mother it makes sense for us to wash our hands, and often. Simple? Not really- we go about our lives busy and not thinking. My great aunt who is nearly 95 years young and a nurse for 50 years says washing our hands often is a first line of defense...get into the habit, especially after shopping or being at work.
Next wash fresh produce - do not think that the store has done this for you. After a long grocery shop I am tired and it is more simple and easy just to stuff everything away and go set down. Stop! take the time to rinse your food.
We will hear more soon about this but until then, be safe and smart.
Hello to all my fellow Obama-ites. We had a successful campaign and election! The work is not over. The County and State governments still need our help. Get involved in your local politics, join committees and boards, volunteer and work strongly with OFA.
For those in Iowa, in particular Linn County; the Linn County Democrats meet the 4th Wednesday of every month. Longbranch Hotel/Convention Center, 7pm.
The Linn County Democrats are hosting a Pancake breakfast fundraiser on May 2. 8 am to 1 pm at the Fairfax American Legion, 216 Main St Fairfax IA.
Further Info Needed, contact me; ebony.luensman@msn.com.
Remember, "We are the ones we have been waiting for!"
