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Showing posts with label Barack Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barack Obama. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Ill Doctrine Message for Young Voters--Focus
Jay Smooth speaking especially to young voters, who tend to not show up for the vote...he makes it clear...FOCUS. Then we can say, "Yes We DID!"
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Obama Thursday on Energy and Foreign Oil
Here is an address from August 2008 by Barack Obama on Energy and our dependence on foreign oil.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Obama Draws 100,000 in Missouri
Here's the picture:
and the story from the Wall Street Journal is here.
Also the Chicago Tribune endorsed their first Democratic candidate for president ever--Barack Obama.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Obama Thursday on Reform
"These are the types of reforms I will pursue beginning on my very first day in office as President of the United States..." "We need political reform, government reform and regulatory reform." Watch the video for the details he provides on each of these areas.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Obama Thursday on Veteran's Issues
Obama is committed to providing for those we put in harms way in service to our defense and safety. "If you sign them all up and send them over there, then when they come back they shouldn't have to be begging for the benefits that were promised them." Enough said--see it in the short video below or more details are here.:
And here is a new one from the "Next Generation Veterans"
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Barack Obama Thursday on Education and Youth
Barack Obama has produced a nice video about his view of education and his positive vision for successful families and children for our future. He covers what children and families need, also what we need in teachers and changes to "No Child Left Behind" and finally his commitment to making higher education more affordable. This is 7 minutes worth your time--giving every child a chance.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Barack Obama Thursday Issues Health Care and Women's Issues
The issue evening at HQ went very well Wednesday night--about 15 people came to talk about women's issues and our health care crisis. We were concerned about equal pay for equal work so women who are heading up a family can have a good quality of life and healthy children. People spoke about raising the minimum wage to help working families, and providing health care coverage that is affordable to all. We were concerned about keeping abortions safe, available and a rare thing. Planned Parenthood was mentioned as a positive group that provides education and health care to keep unwanted pregnancies from happening. And finally stopping violence against women in families, the workplace, and military was seen as a pressing need.
Broadly, the group valued how much women contribute to families and the community--we provide much of the hidden work that won't show up in the GDP and so often doesn't get counted. This is work critical to the successful function of families and communities.
Barack Obama agrees with our concerns and has the right plan for making women's lives more prosperous, secure, and empowered. His full issue paper on health care is available here and see his whole program on women's issues by clicking here.
For a brief summary of his positions, click the "Read More" link.
Women's issues are many in Barack Obama's plan for America. He sees the connection between the health care crisis and the effects on women who are more likely than men to delay or not get medical care. His plan recognizes the quadrupling of HIV/AIDs among women during the past 20 years. He supports the unique research needed to examine gender and health disparities in treatments and types of research.
Barack Obama supports the right to choose, and also will put resources into preventing unintended pregnancies. He has a strong concern for domestic violence and will strengthen programs for women and laws to ensure the safety of women.
Another concern is getting pay equity for women for equal work. He will support women-owned businesses, and promote women pursuing education in math and science. He also supports a raise of the minimum wage.
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