Daschle Named Secretary of HHS

Former Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD)

President Elect Barack Obama formally announced former Senator Tom Daschle as his pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday. Daschle is also expected to serve as the Director of the White House Office of Health Reform. Continue reading…

Posted by Joe Arite on December 11th, 2008
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It’s Time to Move Forward

President Elect Obama has plenty of challenges ahead of him. Issues ranging from the economy, energy, the environment, and of course healthcare will be at the top of his policy agenda. He has also pledged to reinvigorate the war against cancer. To accomplish this he has promised to double federal funding for cancer research and ensure all Americans have access to preventative healthcare screenings; including those that will detect, and possibly prevent, colorectal cancer.

Take this opportunity to email him directly and hold him to his word. President Elect Obama, make colorectal cancer screening and treatment a national priority! Click here to Take Action

Posted by Joe Arite on December 4th, 2008
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And the Winner is…

Senator Barack Obama

Barack Obama has carved his name out in history by becoming the first ever African American President of the United States. Obama defeated his Republican opponent, Senator John McCain last night. He received more than 50 percent of the popular vote, a feat not accomplished by any other Democrat since Jimmy Carter in 1976. Continue reading…

Posted by Joe Arite on November 5th, 2008
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Today We Act…Today We Vote

“We are a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” – President Abraham Lincoln

Happy Election Day!

You’ve studied the issues, now the only thing left to do is cast your ballot. While you wait for the returns to come in, pass the time with a fun video on “Why we vote.”

Posted by Joe Arite on November 4th, 2008
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Senator Clinton Ends Presidential Campaign

Wednesday evening, Senator Hilary Clinton (D-NY) announced that she will officially end her presidential campaign and endorse Senator Barack Obama (D-IL). The former First Lady is expected to address her supporters at an event this Saturday in Washington, DC.

After a hard fought primary by both candidates, Obama on Tuesday night surpassed the number of delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination.

The Democrats will now unite against the Republican nominee, Senator John McCain from Arizona.

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Posted by Joe Arite on June 5th, 2008
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