The President is expected to deliver an update on the ongoing health care reform efforts shortly. You can watch live at WhiteHouse.gov/live .

Dan Hannaher, 56, is from Fargo, ND. He employs 22 at his office furnishings business, Hannaher’s, Inc. and served as chairman of North Dakota’s state Democratic Party from 1995 to 1997. We asked him if you would write a guest post for the OFA blog the importance of health care reform to small businesses, and he graciously agreed to.  I’ve operated a small family business in Fargo, North Dakota, for over 30 years. We help people work …

Earlier today, OFA had a chance to send out a unique message from a special guest sender: I'm Patricia, from Hallandale Beach, Florida (just a little north of Miami). Like you, I support President Obama, and I want to help his agenda become a reality. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I'm luckier than many -- I have insurance. But when I had to stop working because of the chemo, I could no longer afford my rapidly increasing health care…

The President is scheduled to speak on health care reform today at 1:05 PM Easter. You can watch live at WhiteHouse.gov/live. UPDATED: Here are the President's full remarks, as prepared for delivery: I’m pleased to be joined today by representatives from the American Nurses Association on behalf of the 2.9 million registered nurses in America – men and women who know as well as anyone the urgent need for health reform. I should disclose…