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President Obama expresses optimism after meeting with the leaders of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Egypt, resuming direct negotiations towards a more peaceful Middle East.

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9-17-09: OGR Domestic Policy Subcommittee

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On August 31, 2010, President Obama will mark the end of America’s combat mission in Iraq. At this key transition point, it is important to show our support to the troops and their families who have made tremendous sacrifices for our country. President Obama kicks off “Saluting Service in Iraq” with his own video message. You can join by posting your own salute as a response to this video. Learn More at WhiteHouse.gov/Salute.

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Visit Whitehouse.gov/Salute and share your message on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or Youtube.

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With the end of combat operations in Iraq days ahead, the President salutes our troops for their service and pledges to fulfill America’s commitment to them as veterans.

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The President calls on Congress to seize this opportunity one that may not come again for decades and finally pass health care reform: Its about every family unable to keep up with soaring out of pocket costs and premiums rising three times faster than wages. Every worker afraid of losing health insurance if they lose their job, or change jobs. Everyone whos worried that they may not be able to get insurance or change insurance if someone in their family has a pre-existing condition July 18, 2009. (Public Domain)

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Gag order placed on plans who gave their beneficiaries factual, Congressional Budget Office supported information regarding their Medicare Advantage plans. AARP does the same and receives no such order.

Ranking Member Dave Camp comments

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The President responds to the unemployment figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These numbers are a promising indication that we are on the road to recovery, as the unemployment rate decreased in July. August 7, 2009. (Public Domain)

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Congressmen opted out of public option
Contrary to the White House’s video, member of Congress in the House Ways and Means Committee already have exempted themselves from a government-run health plan with the defeat of an amendment by Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV). The amendment, which would have required members of Congress to enroll in the newly created public health insurance plan, failed with 21 Democrats voting no. Here’s the truth behind the entirely private coverage options offered to Congress and government employees through the successful Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

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Director of the White House Office on Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle, Tina Tchen, and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius host a stakeholder discussion on disparities in health care for minorities and low-income Americans. June 9, 2009. (Public Domain)

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