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West Wing Week: 02/20/15 or, “Hello, ‘Chiberia!’”
Posted by on February 20, 2015 at 12:48 PM EDTThis week, the President spent time in sunny San Francisco and subzero Chicago, spoke at two different summits on two different coasts, and named three new national monuments.
Learn more about , , Health CareMore Than 11 Million Americans Are Signed Up for Health Coverage
Posted by on February 17, 2015 at 8:28 PM EDTFive years ago, the Affordable Care Act became law -- opening the doors to affordable, quality health insurance for millions of people. And today, we learned that, thanks to the health care law, about 11.4 million Americans are signed up for private health coverage that suits their needs.
In the final day of Open Enrollment season this year, more new consumers signed up for health coverage than on any day this Open Enrollment or last. Health and Human Services Secretary Burwell delivered the great news to the President today. Watch his reaction:
BREAKING: About 11.4 million Americans are signed up for private health coverage. #11MillionAndCounting #ACAWorks https://t.co/1zKLkyJvlo
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 17, 2015
Learn more about Health CareInvesting in Research to Help Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain
Posted by on February 13, 2015 at 12:23 PM EDTOn April 2, 2013, President Obama launched the Brain Research through Advancing Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, a Grand Challenge designed to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain. Since then, the BRAIN Initiative has grown to include five Federal agencies. The BRAIN Initiative remains a top priority for the Administration, which is why the President’s 2016 Budget proposes increasing funding for the BRAIN Initiative from about $200 million in FY 2015 to more than $300 million in FY 2016.
Learn more about , Health CarePresident Obama, a Selfie Stick, and HealthCare.gov
Posted by on February 12, 2015 at 6:32 PM EDTThere are things that everybody does but doesn’t talk about: sounding out words, taking selfies, doodling. In a video on BuzzFeed today, President Obama proved he's just like us to spread the word about the health care deadline on February 15.
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Learn more about Health CareeSports Athletes Want You to Get Covered
Posted by on February 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM EDTA new video out today features prominent eSports personalities encouraging Americans to sign up for an affordable health plan at HealthCare.gov before the enrollment deadline on February 15.
Don’t know what eSports is? You should. Electronic sports — or eSports — refers to the genre of video game titles that have gained popularity as a spectator sport around the world.
Over the last decade, eSports players, commentators, tournaments, and online streaming services have gained a following that rivals many traditional sports, including more than 31 million eSports fans in the United States alone.
Today, a group of eSports industry leaders (ESL, Twitch.tv, and GEER) have collaborated to launch an effort encouraging gaming audiences to visit HealthCare.gov and sign up for an affordable health plan before the February 15 deadline.
Learn more about Health CareThe Faces of Health Care: Susanne C.
Posted by on February 11, 2015 at 10:55 AM EDT
"Thank you. You are making a difference. It matters."
Susanne C., a psychiatrist from Morgantown, West Virginia, wrote the President last April about how she's seen the benefits of the Affordable Care Act firsthand.
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