Barack Obama

The politicians in Washington need courage to face down the powerful interests who have held back progress for far too long. And all of us who share this cause need courage to speak up with persistence and clarity in these last days before the final vote.

The White House is highlighting a new fact or figure each day to make the case for why we need to pass health reform now. Spread the word—share this post with your family, friends and online networks.

President Obama shares the story of Natoma Canfield, a cancer survivor who had to drop her health insurance due to excessive rate hikes only to be diagnosed with leukemia, and tells the crowd in Strongsville, Ohio that stories like hers make it clear that the time is now for health insurance reform.

The White House is highlighting a new fact or figure each day to make the case for why we need to pass health reform now. Spread the word—share this post with your family, friends and online networks.

Today, OFA supporters across the country are calling voters in Republican districts that voted for change in 2008. It's not too late for Republican representatives to do the right thing for their districts and the nation.

The special interests are marshaling their forces for one last fight to save the status quo. We cannot let that happen. It's time to take action to help push health reform over the finish line.

With everything on the line and so little time left, we have to bring our voice to Congress through every possible channel. So today, OFA supporters are taking the next step in the Final March for Reform: Writing to Congress.

Today the Obama Administration will send to Congress a plan that sets an ambitious goal of ensuring that all students graduate from high school prepared for college and a career, while providing states, districts and schools with the flexibility and resources to reach that goal.

The White House is highlighting a new fact or figure each day to make the case for why we need to pass health reform now. Spread the word—share this post with your family, friends and online networks.

President Obama has called for a vote on health reform -- and it's going to be very, very close. This weekend, volunteers are gathering at phone banks to call voters in critical districts, asking them to reach out to their representatives in support of reform.

The White House is highlighting a new fact or figure each day to make the case for why we need to pass health reform now. Spread the word—share this post with your family, friends and online networks.

The House of Representatives could vote on health reform as early as next week, and members of Congress need to know that voters at home are standing for reform.