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End The Day With Laughs

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Sep
14

A Tweet Or Two

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22
Sep
14

President Obama Signs The America’s Promise Summit Declaration

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President Barack Obama signs the America’s Promise Summit Declaration, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. From left are, John Gomperts, President and CEO, America’s Promise Alliance, Alma Powell, Chair, America’s Promise Alliance, the president, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and former Pennsylvania Sen. Harris Wofford.

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Text of the President’s remarks here

Information on America’s Promise here

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President Barack Obama answers a question about the performance of the Secret Service after a signing the America’s Promise Summit Declaration, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The president said the Secret Service does “a great job.” He says he is grateful for the “sacrifices” the service performs on his behalf and on behalf of his family.

22
Sep
14

Who Loves ObamaCare? ➞ New Jerseyans

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Image: Supreme Court Upholds Obama's Affordable Care Act

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Beth Fitzgerald: Sharp Decline In Uninsured New Jerseyans In Wake Of Obamacare, Report Finds

The number of uninsured New Jersey non-elderly adults plunged 46 percent — from 21.2 percent in September 2013 to 11.5 percent in June 2014 — according to a new report Friday from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. According to the report, co-authored by Joel Cantor, director of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, and Katherine Hempstead of RWJF, the decrease is statistically significant — and suggests that more than 520,000 New Jerseyans have obtained health coverage since September 2013. “This are the first numbers showing the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the number of uninsured in New Jersey,” Cantor said. “They show a robust response to the ACA.”

Cantor said the survey shows that “People are responding to the availability of subsidies for private plans (on HealthCare.gov) and to the expansion of Medicaid eligibility. It appears that the problem of the uninsured was cut nearly in half since the third quarter of 2013. We can expect the number gaining coverage to rise a bit further this year, as people eligible for Medicaid can still sign up. The next opportunity for other individuals to buy coverage will begin in November, when the HealthCare.gov annual enrollment period opens for 2015 plans.” The state was also very smart to opt for the Medicaid expansion, which is the main reason the uninsured is dropping at a faster rate than the national average. The big increase in federal funds that will be spent in premium subsidies and Medicaid will also help stimulate New Jersey’s economy. Good news all around.”

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22
Sep
14

Rise and Shine

By Chipsticks 134 Comments
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On This Day: President Obama speaks at a campaign rally at the Henry Maier Festival in Milwaukee Wisconsin on September 22, 2012

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Today (all times Eastern)

12:0: White House Press Briefing

2:30: President Obama signs the America’s Promise Summit Declaration, which calls on Americans to help the youth of America reach their full potential

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The Week Ahead

Tuesday

The President and First Lady will travel to New York City for the 69th session of the UN General Assembly.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the Climate Summit 2014.

Later, the President will deliver remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative 2014 annual meeting.

In the evening, the President and First Lady will attend a reception for visiting heads of state and government.

The President and First Lady will remain overnight in New York.

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Wednesday

In the morning, the President will address the United Nations General Assembly. The First Lady will also attend.

In the afternoon the President will meet with Sam Kutesa, President of the United Nations General Assembly.

After, the President will attend a lunch hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Later in the afternoon the President will chair a UN Security Council Summit on foreign terrorist fighters and, after, will attend a meeting of the Open Government Partnership.

The President and First Lady will remain overnight in New York.

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Thursday

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a UN meeting on the Ebola epidemic.

In the afternoon, the President and First Lady will return to Washington DC.

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Friday

The President will deliver remarks at the Global Health Security Agenda Summit at the White House.

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Saturday

The President will deliver remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 44th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington DC.

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On This Day

President Obama at the BMO Harris Pavilion on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, WI, September 22, 2012 (Photo by Scout Tufankjian)

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Pete Souza: “The President edits his speech before delivering remarks at a memorial service for victims of the Washington Navy Yard shootings. It is not uncommon for the President to be making final edits to a speech only moments before being introduced. Such was the case here.” Sept. 22, 2013

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend a memorial service for victims of the Washington Navy Yard shootings, held at the Parade Grounds, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet family members during a memorial service for victims of the Washington Navy Yard shootings, held at the Parade Grounds, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama hugs a family member Sunday during a memorial service at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, September 22, 2013

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22
Sep
14

Early Bird Chat

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On This Day: President Barack Obama holds a child after delivering remarks on the American Jobs Act beneath the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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