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Putting Washington at the Service of the Middle Class

Deputy Chief of Staff Mona Sutphen gives a run-down of some key policy points in the President's State of the Union Address.
January 27, 2010 at 10:23 PM ET by Mona Sutphen

The Cabinet Reporting to the President … and to You

Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu announces the fifth Cabinet Meeting of the Administration and a new interactive online feature showcasing Cabinet officials.
January 26, 2010 at 11:34 AM ET by Chris Lu

President Obama on Health Reform: "I am not going to walk away just because it’s hard."

At a town hall meeting in Elyria, Ohio, President Obama makes it clear that he will continue to fight for the issues important to ordinary Americans, including health reform.
January 22, 2010 at 4:07 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

On Next Steps for Health Reform

Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer clarifies the President's position.
January 20, 2010 at 5:46 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Year One at HHS

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius goes over the year in health care form an HHS perspective.
January 14, 2010 at 2:39 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Health Insurance Companies Exposed Again

Dan Pfeiffer passes along a new report exposing yet another way the insurance industry fought tooth and nail against reform.
January 12, 2010 at 5:42 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Weekly Address: Health Reform's Benefits in 2010

The President discusses the benefits of health reform that Americans will receive in the first year, and how reform will help build a new foundation for American families.
January 9, 2010 at 6:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

Speaking of Jobs, Speaking of Health Reform

A new study form Harvard University and USC economists estimates that somewhere around 2.5 to 4 million jobs could be created over the next decade if reform is passed.
January 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Secretary Sebelius Discusses Health Care Security

In another video update for HealthReform.gov, HHS Secretary Sebelius discusses how health reform will provide more security and stability for American families.
January 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

Putting It All in Perspective

Dan Pfeiffer highlights the shared foundation of the House and Senate health reform bills.
January 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Reality Check: Health Care Costs Under the Status Quo are the Real Danger

Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle relays a striking reminder of what health care will cost America under the status quo.
January 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

Opponents of Reform Cry "Repeal," Vow to Fight On for the Insurance Industry

As we approach passage of historic health insurance reform, decades in the making, defenders of the status quo vow to continue fighting for insurance companies even after reform passes.
December 30, 2009 at 6:00 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Where the Road to Health Reform Began

With the House and Senate having passed monumental health insurance reform legislation, we look at how the bills match up with the concerns we heard a year ago from thousands of health care community discussions across the country during the Transition period.
December 29, 2009 at 11:05 AM ET by Jen Cannistra

Reality Check: For Opponents, It Was Never About the Bill

While the President and Democrats in Congress were working to bring essential health insurance reform to the American people, Republican leaders resisted efforts to find common ground and strove instead to "delay, define and derail" reform.
December 24, 2009 at 12:50 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Another Tremendous Step Forward for Health Insurance Reform

The President congratulates the Senate on this morning's vote to pass historic health insurance reform.
December 24, 2009 at 12:29 PM ET by Jesse Lee

America's Innovators Call for Health Care Reform to Unlock Jobs of the Future

Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra relays wisdom from technology leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs on the urgency of fixing our health care system for the future of the economy.
December 20, 2009 at 1:15 PM ET by Aneesh Chopra

Making a Good Bill Even Better

Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, discusses today's changes to the Senate health insurance reform bill.
December 19, 2009 at 3:22 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

Weekly Address: The Patient's Bill of Rights and Health Reform

The President talks about the consumer protections that will be passed as part of health insurance reform, and calls on the Senate to allow an up-or-down vote.
December 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

The Time for Political Games is Over

In the past few days the stunts and obstruction from opponents of health reform have reached a new low. On Saturday at midnight, money for the Department of Defense – including the money that funds our troops overseas – is set to run out. Thanks to Republican obstruction on health reform, the Senate delayed passing a bill to continue that funding.
December 18, 2009 at 12:10 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

President Clinton on Health Reform: "America Stands at a Historic Crossroads"

President Bill Clinton adds his voice on the urgent need for reform.
December 17, 2009 at 3:27 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Health Reform: Help for Families in 2010

As progress continues on health reform, a look at some of the many benefits that would go into effect right around the corner in 2010.
December 17, 2009 at 11:51 AM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

The Truth on Health Care Reform and Taxes

Jason Furman, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, debunks the recycled attacks on health reform and taxes once again.
December 16, 2009 at 4:15 PM ET by Jason Furman

A Dream for Insurance Companies? Must Be News To Them

Recently, a somewhat perplexing new line of argument has emerged about health insurance reform, with some folks suggesting the Senate bill is a "dream" for insurance companies. If that's the case, though, it must be news to them.
December 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

The Health Reform Rumor Mill Targets Nebraskans

Proving that they will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to undermine health reform, some blogs opposing reform are now trafficking an absurd rumor that Nebraska's Offutt Air Force Base is being threatened over Senator Ben Nelson's vote on the Senate reform bill.
December 15, 2009 at 6:31 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

AARP Announces Support for Senate Health Reform Bill

Why AARP's support is a big deal.
December 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Reality Check: Another Day, Another Deceptive "Analysis" from the Insurance Industry

After sponsoring study after study that purports to "analyze" health insurance reform, the insurance industry has succeeded in proving one thing: If you're willing to bend the facts enough, you can always get an "analysis" that reaches your predetermined conclusions.
December 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM ET by Linda Douglass

Reality Check: CMS Report Confirms Reform Will Benefit Seniors, Slow Cost Growth

Linda Douglass, with the White House Office of Health Reform, debunks the distortion of a new report from the Actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services coming from opponents of reform.
December 11, 2009 at 12:53 PM ET by Linda Douglass

President Obama: Three New Initiatives to Help Community Health Centers

The President announces a new plan to improve America’s community health centers.
December 9, 2009 at 5:11 PM ET by

The Bottom Line on Health Reform and Jobs

Christina Romer, Chair of the council of Economic Advisers, separates fact from fiction.
December 9, 2009 at 1:56 PM ET by Christina Romer

Progress in the Senate on Health Reform

A reaction to the latest developments.
December 8, 2009 at 10:48 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer