Not the first, but the last

Fred -- I just finished laying out my plan for health reform at a joint session of Congress. Now, I'm writing directly to you because what happens next is critical -- and I need your help. Change this big will not happen because I ask for it. It can only come when the nation demands it. Congress knows where I stand. Now they need to hear from you. Add your voice: Ask your representatives to support my plan for real health reform in 2009. The heart of my plan is simple: bring stability and security to Americans who already have health insurance, guarantee affordable coverage for those who don't, and rein in the cost of health care. Tonight, I offered a specific plan for how to make it happen. I incorporated the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans to create a plan that's bold, practical, and represents the broad consensus of the American people. We've come closer to real health reform in the last few months than we have in the last 60 years. But those who profit from the status quo -- and those who put partisan advantage above all else -- will fight us every inch of the way. We do not seek that fight, but we will not shrink from it. The stakes are too high to let scare tactics cloud the debate, or to allow partisan bickering to block the path. Your voice, right now, is essential. See my full plan and call on your representatives to support it: http://my.barackobama.com/SupportReform Ours is not the first generation to understand the dire need for health reform. And I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. Thank you, President Barack Obama   Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

Walmart's Project Impact: A Move to Crush Competition - Yahoo! News

Walmart's Project Impact: A Move to Crush Competition - Yahoo! News

Walmart loves to shock and awe. City-size stores, absurdly low prices ($8 jeans!) and everything from milk to Matchbox toys on its shelves. And with the recession forcing legions of stores into bankruptcy, the world's largest retailer now apparently wants to take out the remaining survivors.

Obama: Time for 'bickering' is over on health care - Yahoo! News

Obama: Time for 'bickering' is over on health care - Yahoo! News

The president calls for action and tries to clear up confusion in his highly anticipated address...

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Taxpayers footing legal bills for former Fannie execs

Can't see this email? View the online version. Advice on healthcare reform Dems' healthcare 'compromises' mislead public A healthcare policy expert says both the "trigger" and non-profit cooperative proposals being pushed by Democrats resemble the "camel's nose under the tent" of government-run healthcare. POLL: What advice would YOU give Congress? VOTE Perspective: A self-serving healthcare savior Tom Daschle evaded IRS rules for years - yet he remains a top White House confidante and policy strategist who's now leading the drive to save Obamacare. Federal probe should include Planned Parenthood Prominent pro-life leader Alveda King has some advice for the Justice Department in a probe of racism. Taxpayers footing legal bills for former Fannie execs Many U.S. taxpayers are unaware that they are now paying for the legal bills of three top former executives for government-run mortgage firm Fannie Mae. 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Brian Fisher Muslims Surround Capitol With Prayer New ID Resource Those of you interested in apologetics and Intelligent Design may want to know that William Dembski and I just released a new resource on ID. Check it out here: seanmcdowell.org The A-Word: Does Our Generation Care about Apologetics? Miss the live interview? Watch the full video archive! seanmcdowell.org Atheist Summer Camp (CNN) If you thought youth camp was only for Christians (or at least religious groups), then you need to check out this short video.seanmcdowell.org Clutter by Mary Friedeman I spent many hours last night emptying our kitchen cupboards. We’re about to embark on a major kitchen renovation and all the cabinets are coming out. Thankfully, I had gone through each cabinet at the Time Management by Mary Friedeman As many of us have learned to our chagrin, there are only so many hours in a day. We may wish for more during especially hectic weeks, but the fact is that we’re still limited to Open Heart, Open Home by Mary Friedeman Tonight at supper, talk turned to the upcoming Labor Day weekend and whom we might invite to celebrate with us. Almost every holiday finds guests in our homeâ€"international students, seminary couples, single friends, or folks who live Executive Director Achieve Financial Security - Work at Home with Christian Company Work From Home - Christian Company Tech Mission/ City Vision College Internship Pastor Customer Insurance Service Representative - Property & Casualty Pianist IT Manager Site Volunteer Coordinator Music Minister OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007 Support AFA Today Support AFA Today

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Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

It's a moment of truth for a president, his health care plan and the promise of a tranformational politician.

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Yale under fire for removal of Muslim cartoons

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Check it out here: seanmcdowell.org The A-Word: Does Our Generation Care about Apologetics? Miss the live interview? Watch the full video archive! seanmcdowell.org Atheist Summer Camp (CNN) If you thought youth camp was only for Christians (or at least religious groups), then you need to check out this short video.seanmcdowell.org Time Management by Mary Friedeman As many of us have learned to our chagrin, there are only so many hours in a day. We may wish for more during especially hectic weeks, but the fact is that we’re still limited to Open Heart, Open Home by Mary Friedeman Tonight at supper, talk turned to the upcoming Labor Day weekend and whom we might invite to celebrate with us. Almost every holiday finds guests in our homeâ€"international students, seminary couples, single friends, or folks who live A Breath of Fresh Air by Mary Friedeman Right now we’re enjoying a spate of beautiful fall weatherâ€"about a month ahead of schedule. 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