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"I Still Believe We Can Do What's Right"

Speaking before thousands at the Patriot Center in Virginia, the President was perhaps even more passionate about finishing the job on health reform than any time in this year-long debate.
March 19, 2010 at 2:11 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Why We Can’t Wait

For the last two weeks, we’ve been featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. The final number: 32,000,000.
March 19, 2010 at 10:48 AM ET by Cammie Croft

Final Legislation

Dan Pfeiffer explains what is in the final health reform legislation.
March 18, 2010 at 5:08 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Responsible and Paid For

OMB Director Peter Orszag lays out the CBO scores on the final health reform legislation and explaoins what they mean.
March 18, 2010 at 4:31 PM ET by Peter Orszag

3

This week we’re featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 3.
March 18, 2010 at 9:42 AM ET by Cammie Croft

Voices of Reform

An astoundingly broad coalition comes out in support of health reform.
March 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM ET by Jesse Lee

A Premium on Accurate Information

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer debunks a story claiming health premiums would increase under the President’s health care plan.
March 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

9

This week we’re featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 9.
March 17, 2010 at 9:58 AM ET by Cammie Croft

50/50

This week we’re featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 50/50.
March 16, 2010 at 9:52 AM ET by Cammie Croft

"I'm Here Because of Natoma"

Speaking up for health reform in Ohio, the President tells the tragic, inspiring, and all-too-common story of one woman who wrote him a letter.
March 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM ET by Jesse Lee

1

This week we’re featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 1.
March 15, 2010 at 10:08 AM ET by Cammie Croft

Exploring the Link between Rising Health Insurance Premiums and Stagnant Wages

A steadily growing share of American workers' total compensation is going to health care costs, and increases in employer-sponsored health-insurance premiums have resulted in lower wage growth.
March 12, 2010 at 12:17 PM ET by Christina Romer & Mark Duggan

41

This week we’re featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 41.
March 12, 2010 at 9:43 AM ET by Cammie Croft

When Health Insurance Companies Attack

Dan Pfeiffer debunks the latest attacks on health insurance reform, this time from WellPoint’s CFO.
March 11, 2010 at 1:22 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

625

This week we’re featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 625.
March 11, 2010 at 10:16 AM ET by Cammie Croft

Cracking Down on Waste and Fraud

President Obama explains new efforts to root in wasteful spending in the health care system.
March 10, 2010 at 8:15 PM ET by Jesse Lee

What Americans Deserve

Valerie Jarrett offers her perspective on the health care crisis in the African American community and communities across America following BET’s first ever “Leading Women Summit” in Washington, DC.
March 10, 2010 at 7:51 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

8

This week we’re featuring “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 8.
March 10, 2010 at 9:20 AM ET by Cammie Croft

So That’s Why They’re Raising Rates So Much …

Dan Pfeiffer asks some obvious questions.
March 9, 2010 at 6:52 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Putting American Workers and Small Businesses in Charge of Their Own Health Care Coverage

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer tells you what you won't be hearing from the special interests mobilizing against reform.
March 9, 2010 at 2:42 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Health Reform by the Numbers: 1,115

This week we’re launching, “Health Reform by the Numbers,” an online campaign using key figures to raise awareness about why we just can’t wait for reform. Today's number: 1,115.
March 9, 2010 at 11:06 AM ET by Cammie Croft

Getting Health Reform Over the Finish Line

President Obama explains from Glenside, PA why health insurance reform is a necessity and calls on Congress to put aside politics and hold a final up or down vote on reform.
March 8, 2010 at 5:26 PM ET by

More Evidence of an Urgent Problem

The last few days have brought even more evidence that the health care status quo is working out great for the insurance companies – at the same time as it continues to fail American families and businesses. No wonder the insurance companies are spending millions and millions of dollars to block reform.
March 7, 2010 at 11:35 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Weekly Address: What Health Reform Will Deliver – This Year

In this week’s address, President Obama describes how American families will have more control over their health care this year, after health reform passes.
March 6, 2010 at 6:04 AM ET by Macon Phillips

Giving Peace of Mind Back to the American People

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius reports on her meeting with health insurance executives to get answers about recent large increases in health insurance premiums across the country.
March 4, 2010 at 5:53 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

What Reform Would Mean for Laura Klitzka

In his remarks yesterday the President brought the focus squarely back to what reform means for Americans and their families -- here's one of those stories.
March 4, 2010 at 11:23 AM ET by Jesse Lee

Watch, Discuss, Engage at 3:40: HHS Secretary Sebelius & Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle

With the President having laid out his path forward for health reform, two leaders of the effort take your questions. UPDATE: This event has now concluded.
March 3, 2010 at 8:38 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Moving Forward to Put the American People Ahead of Insurance Companies

The President makes it clear that he intends to move forward on reform to put Americans in control of their health care, and explains once again why.
March 3, 2010 at 3:32 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Incorporating the Best Ideas from Both Parties

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer lays out the list.
March 3, 2010 at 11:16 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

President Obama Follows Up on Thursday's Bipartisan Meeting on Health Reform

The President writes to Congressional Leaders of both parties discussing what he felt were some of the best ideas offered at the meeting.
March 2, 2010 at 12:55 PM ET by Jesse Lee