Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the notion that Republicans are fighting against health insurance reform to protect seniors from Medicare changes. In fact, the House bill improves care and benefits … Continue reading
By a vote of 406-18, the House passed the Medicare Premium Fairness Act (HR 3631) this afternoon to protect 11 million seniors and cash-strapped states from unfair increases in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. For nearly 75% of Medicare … Continue reading
Today, the House passed a resolution by Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during storms and floods in Georgia this past week and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue … Continue reading
Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the myth that reform will cost small businesses too much. However, research shows that small businesses will benefit significantly from health insurance reform in a … Continue reading
Tonight, the House passed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) by a vote of 331-83. The legislation provides up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are about to run out of … Continue reading
Health insurance reform opponents, including House Republican Leader John Boehner, continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the ridiculous myth that the Obama Administration has issued a “gag order” on insurance companies telling seniors how health … Continue reading
President Obama reaffirmed America's commitment to transition to a clean energy economy that creates jobs and reduces global warming pollution. The President emphasized the urgency of taking action at home and working together with our global partners to reduce emissions … Continue reading
Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about components of America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the notion that mandating people to get health insurance coverage is like imposing a new tax on them. MYTH: Mandating health insurance coverage … Continue reading
This morning, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced he will propose new rules during a speech at the Brookings Institution, to preserve an open internet and ensure net neutrality. Blogging on WhiteHouse.gov, Chairman Genachowski explains: The rise of serious challenges to … Continue reading
Rosh Hashanah is a time of reflection and celebration, and renewal and introspection for Jews around the world. It is a day of remembrance, prayer, and repentance. It is an opportunity to re-commit ourselves to Judaism's core values: perfecting the … Continue reading