The Final State of the Union
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Summary:
This week, the President observed a moment of silence and announced that 8 million Americans have now signed up for private health insurance through the Marketplace; the Vice President joined the President to cheer on the Soldier Ride, and signed up for Instagram and took his first selfie; and more. Check out what else you may have missed in this week's wrap up.
This week, the President observed a moment of silence and announced that 8 million Americans have now signed up for private health insurance through the Marketplace; the Vice President joined the President to cheer on the Soldier Ride, and signed up for Instagram and took his first selfie; and more. Check out what else you may have missed in this week's wrap up.
A Moment of Silence for Boston
On Tuesday, the President, along with some of his senior advisers, observed a moment of silence to mark the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.
President Obama observes a moment of silence to honor victims of last year's Boston Marathon bombing. #BostonStrong pic.twitter.com/GXpaSA49Dx
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 15, 2014
Soldier Ride Through the White House
On Wednesday, the President, Vice President, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs greeted the servicemen and women participating in the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride.
Before cheering on the Warriors, who will travel 58 miles from Washington, D.C. to Friendship, MD over four days, the President told the group and the crowd filled with members of the military and their families, "you inspire me with your courage, your resolve, your resilience, your tenacity, your optimism. It makes me proud to be your Commander-in-Chief.”
8 Million Americans
President Obama dropped by the White House Briefing Room yesterday to make a big announcement about the Affordable Care Act.
President Obama: “We’re going to keep on doing what we’re doing, which is making this work.” #8Million pic.twitter.com/efl948lfbO
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 17, 2014
8 million Americans have signed up for private health insurance through the Marketplace. Yup, 8,000,000. And the ACA has helped millions more get covered: 3 million young adults gained coverage by being able to stay on their parents' plans, 3 million more people enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and 5 million people enrolled in plans outside the Marketplace. All in all, that's more than 19 million people getting covered -- not too shabby.
Follow Friday: The @VP, on Instagram
Instagram just got better. The Office of the Vice President has joined the social network, and the VP's already showing off his Insta-game.
Just a couple of pals in a selife. No big — who are we kidding: it's a B.F.D.
A Presidential Seder
Jewish people across the globe celebrated Passover this week, and President Obama joined them. The President and First Lady hosted the annual White House Seder in the Old Family Dining Room on Tuesday night for family, staff, and friends.
#HappyPassover! President Obama and @FLOTUS host a Seder at the White House. pic.twitter.com/xnY7LYOUeR
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 16, 2014
We can't confirm or deny, but there's a rumor going around that Sunny found the afikomen.
As always, to see even more of this week's events, watch the latest episode of West Wing Week below:
