Unemployment insurance is a vital economic lifeline for millions of Americans who are looking for work — and because Republicans in Congress failed to act at the end of 2013, that lifeline was taken away from 1.3 million Americans. They can fix this before it affects millions more.
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White House: The best photos of 2013
The White House Photography Office picked out some of the best photos from the past year to give you an inside look at the presidency — and some of the best moments from 2013. Here’s what you can expect: President Obama singing Happy Birthday to First Lady Michelle Obama Lots of Sunny and Bo Visiting South Africa to honor Nelson Mandela Some very adorable kids with the President You’re going to want to see this one.
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: I Look Forward to Serving You in 2014!
I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and are looking forward to a happy and prosperous 2014. Unfortunately, the new year is already bringing many Americans unpleasant surprises related to their health insurance coverage under Obamacare. According to a report in Time this week, many consumers whose Obamacare coverage started in 2014 “will find [that] these plans offer access to fewer providers than their previous plans or [than] those [previously] offered to Americans with job-based health insurance.” In 2009, as …
White House Weekly Address: Time to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance
Congress should act to extend emergency unemployment insurance for more than one million Americans who have lost this vital economic lifeline while looking for a job. Letting emergency unemployment insurance expire not only harms American families, but it is also a drag on the overall economy. President Obama urges both parties to pass the bipartisan three-month extension under consideration in the Senate so that we can once again focus on expanding opportunities for the middle class and creating jobs for …
White House: As Of Today
Americans across the country have new health insurance that starts today, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Today, health reform is real in a new way for people like Daniel, a 22-year-old student who enrolled in a gold-level insurance plan and is paying just $70 a month after subsidies. It’s real for Lucy, from Texas, whose deductible is dropping from $7,500 to $3,000 a year, and for Mark, a small business owner who says that keeping his health care costs down …
White House: Lights. Camera. Education!
Lights. Camera. Education! Are you a student filmmaker? Know someone who is? We want your help. If you’re a student, we want you to make a short film — and have the chance to show it right here at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for the first-ever White House Student Film Festival. If you’re a parent or a friend, pass this on to a student you know. The topic? Technology in classrooms. There’s huge power in what technology can do for education …
White House: 13 from 2013
We’re always looking for new ways to engage with the American people, so as 2013 comes to an end it’s time to look back at some of our favorite online moments of the past year. Check out our favorites and be sure to stay tuned in the New Year.
White House Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Wish Everyone a Happy Holiday Season
In this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
White House: Politics
It’s not exactly a secret that Washington hasn’t worked as well as it should. Between the constant gridlock and partisanship, most people just tune this town out. That was especially true this year when the government literally shut down. Yet, even in spite of all that, thanks to the grit of the American people, this country continues to move forward. After the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, folks are getting back to work and the economy is getting …
The (Gingerbread) White House
As part of White House holiday tradition, the State Dining Room is home to the famous gingerbread house. Over the course of several weeks, Pastry Chef Bill Yosses and his talented team created a 300-pound, edible White House replica. This year’s creation features a mini Bo and Sunny sitting on the front steps of the house lit from within, and a functioning replica of the North Lawn fountain.
Senator Richar Burr Newsletter
This week the Senate considered several important issues before adjourning for the holidays. The issue foremost in the news was the Ryan-Murray Budget. As I announced earlier in the week, I voted against cloture and voted against the budget. While I commend Chairman Ryan in his efforts to prevent another shutdown, I could not in good faith support the budget bill. Included in the bill were retroactive cuts to military retiree’s cost-of-living adjustments. While I do agree there should be …
Senator Kay Hagan: Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season
I want to wish everyone in North Carolina a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year. For me, there is no better gift than the opportunity to be surrounded by my loved ones during these winter holidays. And this year is particularly special in the Hagan household, as it is our first holiday with a new addition – our first grandchild. This season, I hope that each of you finds joy – whether it is gathering close to your …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Happy Holidays to you and your family
I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you and your family are enjoying the holidays. As we continue throughout the holiday season, it is important that we give thanks and appreciation for our many blessings, as there are still so many Americans facing hardships each day. Many are beginning to feel the stress of losing their health insurance, while others are experiencing exponential increases in monthly premiums that are simply unaffordable. Americans are also under pressure to ensure …
White House Weekly Address: Working Together on Behalf of the American People
In his weekly address, President Obama highlights the bipartisan budget agreement that unwinds some of the cuts that were damaging to the economy and keeps investments in areas that help us grow, and urges both parties to work together to extend emergency unemployment insurance and act on new measures to create jobs and strengthen the middle class. This week, the White House honored those lost at Sandy Hook on the one year anniversary. The President met with newly elected mayors …
White House: Hanging Out for the Holidays
This year, the White House holiday theme is ‘Gather Around’ in celebration of the stories and traditions that bring people together at this time of year. Over the course of the season, the President and First Lady will welcome 70,000 visitors to tour the “People’s House” and take in the holiday decorations. For the first time, we’re hosting a Holiday Google+ Hangout to open the doors of the White House to even more people can “gather around” virtually from around the …
White House: I’m asking you
Good evening — The Affordable Care Act has been in the news a lot recently — and increasingly for the right reasons. The law is working: Already, nearly 365,000 people across the country have picked private plans through the Marketplace — and 800,000 more are on track to get Medicaid through their states. These are people for whom health insurance might not have previously been an option — people who in the past might have been discriminated against for simple …
Scammers target child support dollars in texting scheme
Scammers often try to trick people into providing account numbers and confidential information by pretending to represent a bank or other institution, and claiming there is a problem with the person’s account. In the latest version of this scam, people are getting text messages which appear to be from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Social Services (DHHS). (In North Carolina all child support payments are funneled through DHHS, and the parent who receives the child support has …
Movie Night at the White House
Ever dreamed of having your own short film screened in a movie theater? How about right here at the White House? Great news: We’re inviting K-12 students from around the country to create and submit one- to three-minute short web videos. The topic: Highlighting the importance of technology in the classroom — and imagining how technology will change the educational experience for kids in the future. And finalists could have their videos screened at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, and posted on the …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Why did the president tell us we could keep our doctors?
I hope you and your family are enjoying a safe and happy holiday season. In the House this week, we passed H.R. 2019, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, which eliminates the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and redirects funding to the Pediatric Research Initiative. I am a proud cosponsor of this act, which will help expedite important breakthroughs in cancer, autism and other rare diseases. This bill is fully-funded and will not cost taxpayers anything. Recently, PolitiFact named Obama’s …
White House Weekly Address: Marking the One-Year Anniversary of the Tragic Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
In his weekly address, President Obama honors the memory of the 26 innocent children and educators who were taken from us a year ago in Newton, Connecticut. The President and First Lady observe a moment of silence and light candles at the White House in honor of those lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. December 14, 2013. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and far beyond. This …