- posted July 30 11:41:39 AM
UPDATED: The events have now ended. Over the coming week, President Obama will meet with auto workers and visit each of our country's three big auto makers. Today, he'll be speaking at Chrysler and GM about how some of the Administration's tough choices to rescue the auto industry have helped save a million jobs for American auto workers. Listen live to the President's speak at GM at 12:15 p.m. ET, and his remarks at Chrysler at 1:40 p.m. ET: Just over…
- posted July 30 10:50:35 AM
In Virginia Beach, organizing for the 2010 election is a family affair. At a recent canvass one volunteer brought her teenage son and later took a form to register her daughter; another brought her two young children along as she talked with voters. Check out what OFA Virginia is up to —and then find an event near you and bring your kids, parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles or anyone else who wants to join in. OFA Virginia community…
- posted July 30 10:14:05 AM
Vice President Joe Biden sent a message to supporters announcing the By the People Fund to raise grassroots contributions that will help combat the special interests this election: $200 million. That's what Republican-aligned special interests have pledged to spend on the 2010 election. Just to put that in context, that's nearly $40 million more than every interest group spent on the 2008 presidential election -- combined. When our administration…
- posted July 29 12:40:04 PM
President Obama took some time out of his schedule to take a walk through the new HealthReform.gov website, a one-stop shop where consumers can find out about their health insurance options. Watch the video to get a tour of the new site where you can learn about your new rights under health reform and get straightforward, easy-to-use information all in one place. You can also check out the yellow notes throughout the site to give your feedback on improving…
- posted July 28 1:24:23 PM
Republicans yesterday blocked the DISCLOSE Act from coming to an up-or-down vote on the Senate floor—legislation that would have undone the harmful effects of the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling by requiring increased transparency when it comes to our political process. As President Obama noted before the vote, Republicans had blocked unemployment benefits, small business tax credits—and now legislation to ensure regular people’s…