Jeff Blum (Huffington Post): There are, perhaps, more than 100 million reasons to be thankful for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). I want to mention just two of them.
Recently, thanks to USAction affiliate Iowa Citizen Action Network, we were introduced to Ross Daniels and Amy Ward. Their life – as difficult as it remains – would be in shambles today were it not for the ACA.
One year ago Amy … developed a rare fungal pneumonia called blastomycosis …. Within two days of being admitted to the hospital, she was placed on a ventilator as her lungs broke down. Her kidneys failed and she received dialysis …. She was given approximately one in three chance of survival, optimistic by many estimates.
Amy did survive, with the help of an astonishing array of the most advanced technology, medications, excellent doctors and amazing nurses. Ross watched Amy learn to walk again, and re-learn how to do the most basic activities of a normal life. Throughout this ordeal, there was one thing Ross didn’t have to worry about: their health insurance coverage running out. Because of the ACA – and yes, I will proudly call it Obamacare – Amy’s health insurance company had removed limits on coverage the year before.
….. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, while Amy was fighting for her life, Ross was able to cast aside worries of the potentially devastating impact this might have had on his family’s financial future….
Read full post here
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Many thanks to Ross Daniels for getting in touch and asking me to post this piece – I never usually post stuff from Huffington Post, but this one is more than worth it.
There was another post here last September about Amy and Ross (here)
Thank you again Ross, wishing you and Amy all the best in the world.
🙂
I DID IT! Love you, President Obama!!!
Congratulations df on #1!
thank you, hf:)
Congrats, df on being #1. Thank you also for all the valuable info you share with us.
YaHoo! Just saw this triumph, df, way to GO! 😆
Our President is wonderful.
🙂 🙂
aloha!
Love this!
Wonderful story. I sure wish the media would cover these stories more. It could literally save lives.
Yup!
I just find it unbelievably depressing that some of our fellow Americans will only realize they like Obamacare *if *the law is struck down. Utterly depressing. Sound bites and Americans are twos peas in a pod.
Here’s the CNN live streaming link for the G20 summit:
http://edition.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=4
Thanks Chips!
when does the ruling on ACA come out? Ugh!!! I hate the waiting. I wanna know noooooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!! Aren’t those bastards already on vaycay? what’s taking so long? Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!
This week, or next week for the latest. They go on vacation after the 29th.
Take it easy lisa.
hopefruit2, a couple of them need to go and never come back.
?…………… That wasn’t anger, that was whining.
I think it will be this Thursday or Friday.
Per SCOTUS blog, everyone should be watching it closely at ~ 10a EDT this Thursday 😉
#PRESSON
Remarks by President Obama and President Putin of Rusia After Bilateral Meeting
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/06/18/remarks-president-obama-and-president-putin-rusia-after-bilateral-meetin
Contrary to what the press is drumming up, this sounds like an excellent meeting between Putin and PBO. Putin extended an invitation to PBO come to Moscow.
This is lovely! I had been really nervous about Putin taking back the reigns. Since he’s apparently got a stronger reputation for the economic prosperity he’s brought to Russians, he’d do well to continue the cooperation that Medvedev established with President Obama, since it opened the doors the the WTO (and greater trade opportunities), created openings for a Russian “silicon valley” through deals with California, and generally “reset” the relationship so it’s based on a positive, open relationship. I hope this lasts.
Putin has, as previously noted, only one functional port for Mediterranean and points south (Africa) operations – Tartus, Syria. That’s a big strategic issue, for sure. Am sure our masterful President Obama knows just how tough a spot Putin is in and is probably making the most of that knowledge 😉
#PRESSON
I’m leery of Putin but there’s no doubt he respects PBO. A thousand times more than he ever did Bush.
VERY best wishes to the Ross family. Thank you for sharing your voice.
sorry, should read: best wishes to Ross’ family.
I know this was probably on here before, but I can’t stop smirking at that idiot Rubio saying that the WH didn’t check with him first:
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/rubio-the-white-house-never-asked-me-to-approve-its-new-immigration-plan.php?ref=fpa
why would they? is there no end to this man’s conceit? 🙄 what an ass.
You fogot to add “hole.”
Just shows his unwarranted ego that he would think the White House needed his approval. He’s not involved in any of the administrative agencies that handle immigration policy–not homeland security, not i.c.e., not doj, nothing. If he was that concerned, he should focus on that which he does have the job to effect–getting his fellow repubs on board with legislation for real immigration reform. That is his job–legislating. The president, white house, and administration have done their jobs; congress needs to do its job.
Oh gawd, poor Ruben’s cube. I don’t suppose he’s aware that no matter who consults with him his t-bagger collegiates have made it rather clear they are not in favor of a Dream Act. This is why it is so important we give President Obama a Congress he can work with.
Because freedom can’t defend itself against people having access to health care!
Brilliant, LL.
Thanks for putting up a thread about Ross and Amy, Chips. I remember their story from last year and Ross visiting TOD. It’s wonderful to know ACA or ObamaCare (proud to call it that) has been there for them every step of the way and that Amy is recovering and will get much better.
Ross, if you’re out there, just wanted to say that I continue to wish you and Amy the best. May your future be filled with happiness, long life, and success. 🙂
Thank you. I can’t tell you how much the thoughts and well wishes from everyone have meant to us. This has truly become our cause. To speak for those who can’t, and try to get everyone to understand how this could happen to them.
Warmest regards,
Ross
The wretched arrogance of these people …
#PRESSON
That’s perfect, Bob. Mrs Willard Romney is only exposing her ignorance. I live here on Kaua’i and we don’t call it “overseas” like we’ve been kept out of the loop for the last 50 years.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2012/06/18/a-second-white-nationalism-group-registers-to-lobby-in-washington/
Clearly, they see opportunities there.
Funny, Chuck Todd didn’t report this. Guess he forgot.
Maybe he thought The President went on a “vacation” and was checking.
“Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home–but not for housing. They are strong for labor–but they are stronger for restricting labor’s rights. They favor minimum wage–the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all–but they won’t spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine–for people who can afford them. They consider electrical power a great blessing–but only when the private power companies get their rake-off. They think American standard of living is a fine thing–so long as it doesn’t spread to all the people. And they admire of Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it.”
~Harry S. Truman
Perfect. Some things never change
That’s the sad part – that in all these years, people have gotten less smart.
http://bobcesca.com/blog-archives/2012/06/aaron-sorkin-and-the-both-sides-meme.html
New show on HBO..The Newsroom or The News…or some such thing. I will watch…If he did the West WIng, then I’m all in on this:)
Yep! This West Wing fan-atic cannot WAIT to see it! I’ll see anything Aaron writes, produces, whatever. The man’s a genius!
He is a genius. I’ll watch…
Now that the CNN coverage of the G20 Summit seems to be over, you can watch Robme talk in Davenport, Iowa! You know you want to!
http://wqad.com/2012/06/18/mitt-romney-event-in-davenport/
It’s about 94 out there, no shade, 22 mph winds – just perfect for the devotees to gather and listen to the swill from the shill. Enjoy – I’m going home for the day!
ahhhhh……No. Thanks though. I’m gonna go do something much more pleasant and it includes my toilet , Lysol and a brush.
a toothbrush, at that..so you can really take your time and get the nooks and crannies:)
Amen! 😉
😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
No thanks. I’m sure someone needs help removing anal warts or something this evening. Duty calls.
Watch this Steven Colbert skit….ROTFLMAO. Every time I see it, I laugh. Hard.
http://gawker.com/5917976/stephen-colberts-new-favorite-athlete-is-mitt-romneys-dressage-horse
I severely love Charles Pierce:
Remember all those stories about how Ann Romney was Willard’s “secret weapon” ….She’s as much of a walking parody as he is….
AP: Ann Romney, the wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, said Monday that she doubted she and her husband would vacation overseas as frequently as the Obamas if her husband were elected… “I doubt that,” Romney replied. “Our vacations and our happiness come from being with our children and our grandchildren.” First Lady Michelle Obama has drawn some criticism from conservative radio hosts for her international travel, including a trip to Spain where she lunched with King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia……
Leave aside the following two obvious points: 1) Michelle Obama draws “some criticism from conservative radio hosts” just for being alive — I mean, seriously, AP, this is newsworthy exactly how? — and 2) suddenly, visits with heads of state qualify as vacation time when taken by this particular First Lady. The real point of the paragraph is that only the Romney money is allowed to vacation overseas. And then, of course, it gets worse:
Ann Romney didn’t rule out vacationing at all, noting the Romney family has their “own places for that.”
In fact, three of them, including the one in California where Mitt bravely chases away the local stoners.
For the love of Baal, why don’t they drop the pretense and just move to Versailles?
http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/ann-romney-vacation-9834136
He is magnificent, Chips!!
#PRESSON
Bobfr —-> Tweet Master 😉
Bobfr, you are the best!
I didn’t at all care for the insinuation in her statement that the Obamas do not get their happiness from being with their children.
And, sorry media, Ms. Ann is very hard to take also, not likable. Both Willards are just intolerable.
poor desperate media: this is all they have to work with! miss ann and mr robme are a jackpot for any leftie pundits, but really hard work for the righties.
Wi. GOP U.S. Senate candidate tells press to stop writing sob stories about poor people. He’s sick of it!
This candidate is the very definition of today’s Republican—–completely lacking in any empathy, so cold hearted they appear sociopathic.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/18/eric-hovde-sob-stories-poor-people_n_1605343.html
#FORWARD
If the people vote for him, then it will be a very sad day, indeed. I mean, Joe Walsh is a member of the House of Representatives. Nothing will surprise me at this point.
#GroversRover …. that should definitely be trending soon 😉
And, it’s only June ….
#FORWARD
That statement by Willard sounded very much like he was beating the drums of war with Iran. So—–my suspicion seems to be correct—–it’s the war people/interests who are trying to win this for Willard and casting every bit of Obama news in a negative light. And he is their puppet on a string.
#PRESSON
It’s not just the war people. It’s also the oil people – remember, Mitt wants to open up public lands to allow drilling on every piece of soil possible. He’s even willing to build the Keystone pipeline himself (regardless of the fact that there’s no approved route)!
I wouldn’t put it pass him to re-invade Iraq.
Here’s my contribution:
FLOTUS on Kelly Ripa doing the Double-Dutch
http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2012/06/first-lady-michelle-obama-talks-lets.html#more
Kelly is sooo cute and funny! Wow, FLOTUS is amazing!
I haven’t watched Kelly since Regis left and only FLOTUS could get me to watch the show. I think the world of FLOTUS. She is amazing.
I love how the kids struggled a bit to get the rope all the way over FLOTUS’ head. The kids were completely amazing – it always impresses me how creative kids are.
One thing that has not gotten alot of exposure is Mittens and his war mongering ways. If its now war with Iran…its war with Russia. HE and the media vastly overestimate America’s appetite for another war.
And they vastly underestimate the global forces that would be aligned against them in such an endeavor.
Senator Scott Brown said today that he will accept a debate at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, but only on the condition that Vicki Kennedy stay neutral in the election and MSNBC drop out as the sponsor.
The campaign said in a statement that it would agree to allowing Tom Brokaw to moderate. Elizabeth Warren has already accepted the Sept. 27 debate, but Brown had previously not committed. The candidates are jointly committed to two other televised debates so far, one in the Boston market and a second one in Western Massachusetts.
Vicki Kennedy, Senator Kennedy’s widow, had extended the invitation for a third debate. But she has been an active Democrat, causing some to question whether Brown should accept the invitation. In addition, MSNBC, home to many liberal talk show hosts, is scheduled to broadcast the debate.
“In order to proceed, we need to know that in keeping with the spirit of neutrality expressed in Vicki Kennedy’s letter that she will not endorse or otherwise get involved in this race,” Brown’s campaign manager Jim Barnett wrote in a letter to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.
http://mobile.boston.com/art/35/politicalintelligence/2012/06/18/scott-brown-accepts-kenendy-debate-with-conditions/tKjMobvptM64Po2jFqAJ6J/story
Yeah! Vicki Kennedy cannot endorse anyone in this Race, and if She gets involved I am calling the Whole election off!
OMG!
“MSNBC, home to many liberal talk show hosts”……..LOLz.
So, the GOP really only govern for the GOP constituents.
Tom Brokaw is a F**king GOPrick lackey. I’m sure Elizabeth is aware of that but she’s not a coward like sniveling Scott Brown.
I’m sure S. Brown would rather hide behind tea bag station, cnn.
Willard is confused about a lot of things—–technology, where he is
I just saw that….If it’s not La Jolla California…it’s all the same. 🙂
Same with people… if it’s not Biff and Muffy… it’s all the same. 🙂
Same with places….if it’s not Wall Street….its WaWa’s 🙂
Besides an RT, wanted to provide a little something for Holly 😉
#PRESSON
WTF???
now dressage is cool with the budweiser crowd.
Two minutes you’ll never get back!
bonus: did you see miss ann robme in there? yep, this is a robme ad.
Yeh, that’s what on brought out that slight whiff of horse manure in the air.
HAHAHAHA! That ad is so stupid and fake. It just cost Willard another 2 points in the election.
What leadership looks like…
http://www.daylife.com/photo/09Dj6yW79212O?__site=daylife&q=obama
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0aax2Oi7Oh2cM?__site=daylife&q=obama
http://www.daylife.com/photo/02pqcG19Yrayv?__site=daylife&q=obama
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dAme4U3N204h?__site=daylife&q=obama
Forgot some:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/099F8uOaGE8GS?__site=daylife&q=Hillary+Rodham+Clinton
http://www.daylife.com/photo/04Fq0z15eg9vP?__site=daylife&q=Hillary+Rodham+Clinton
Oh yeh…
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0fav6eOb175kO?__site=daylife
This picture looks a little like President Obama is giving President Calderon a little Sasha kiss on the forehead. 🙂
http://www.daylife.com/photo/09dO4p71pz0Fn?__site=daylife
Upcoming Faux News headline: Obama spits in Mexican President’s eye.
In 5, 4, 3, 2…
Aww – I’d prefer to think of it as a little Sasha kiss. Faux news can do whatever they like – they’re always vile, anyway.
You’re right. You’re absolutely right! Eff them!
i’m pretty sure that there are several feet between the two men, but the camera angle makes it look like they’re overlapping. and pbo is about to speak, not kiss. what do you think?
There was no kiss – the camera angle just reminded me of the little kiss President Obama often gives to Sasha. I was just trying to be facetious. Failed miserably, it seems… 😕
#GroversRover … doing my best to catalyze a trend 😉
Lots more folk being informed if you check my TL 😀
#PRESSON
This creep is very dangerous.
do you suppose the ‘media’ will connect the dots between adelson’s china casino money and robme making a war that would require the us borrowing money from china?
#PRESSON
you are fast and furious, bob!
No they won’t. They’ll be too busy trying to obscure the connection.
These guys are FREAKS:
Three of the biggest names in West Virginia Democratic politics in West Virginia will skip the Democratic National Convention this summer, once again highlighting President Obama’s rocky relationship with the state’s electorate.
But if Sen. Joe Manchin, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Rep. Nick Rahall — all Democrats — thought pulling out of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this September would earn them the respect of Republicans, they’re wrong.
Tomblin made it clear the decision was an Obama snub. Like Manchin, he’s refused to say whether he’s voting for Obama this November, and has publicly distanced himself from the president more than once.
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/gop-unmoved-by-west-virginia-dems-decision-to-skip-dem-convention.php
….and they’ll be replaced by a teabutt in their next election.
I guess pointing out that PBO got more votes in the recent primary than Romney won’t change their minds. Manchin is a piece of work.
They are freaks, which is why their non-endorsement of PBO is FANTASTIC news for our President!!!
Maybe TPM can do a documentary on why Romney STILL cannot draw 75% of the GOP votes in most states despite an extensive pro-Romney MSM campaign and lots and lots of $$$$ being spent everywhere to help him.
Instead of wasting time worrying about 3 conservative, racist “Democrats'” support or non-support of PBO (who by the way doesn’t give fly’s ass about any of the three thugs mentioned in the article).
Video: PBO and Putin discuss Syria
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18499410
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/06/18/g20/
Presidential golf clubs!
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dx94Y00NE6Gt?__site=daylife&q=Barack+Obama
Cool!
That so much for posting this CS. Blessings to all of you from both Amy and I. You have no idea what your simple words of encouragement have meant to both of us. The Obama Diary, above so mamy others have been “there for Amy” from the beginning.
Deep down, I still believe that the Supreme Court will see the humanity of this law, and not strike it all, if any, down. Regardless of the ruling, we will continue to speak out to the best of our abilities.
Love to all of you,
Ross
Ross, thank you so much for commenting, you and Amy’s story is an utter inspiration. I hope Amy is doing well, and you too? Thank you again for getting in touch.