Obama lashes Republicans as government reopens



 

An audience comprising of White House staff members, stands as President Barack Obama leaves the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, after he made a statement.

 

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David Simas, The White House info@messages.whitehouse.gov via service.govdelivery.com
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If the United States government shuts down tonight and our economy takes a hit, it will be because House Republicans let it happen.
 
Right now, there's a bill sitting in the House that funds the government for a few more weeks. It doesn't demand the repeal or delay of the health care law, or deny women access to birth control, or include any other failed, partisan proposals. It funds the government. That's it. And if Republican leadership allowed a simple yes or no vote on this bill -- like the Senate has -- it would get enough support from members of both parties to pass.
 
Instead, the government that these Republicans were elected to fund will close down and that will hurt our economy. Americans across the country won't be allowed to show up for work. Paychecks could be delayed, meaning some folks will have to cut back on groceries or maybe even not pay a few bills. Businesses will have fewer customers. Veterans won't get services they rely on -- and it will put benefits for seniors at risk.
 
Even though they've already voted over 40 times to defund or delay the health care law, this group of Republicans in Congress is so obsessed with the idea of sabotaging Obamacare that they're willing to take the economy hostage to do it.
 
Take a look at how this shutdown will affect millions of Americans -- and then make sure you share it so other folks know, too.
 
President Obama has said time and time again that he's willing to work with folks on both sides of the aisle to grow our economy and even improve the health care law. But using the threat of government shutdown or defaulting on the bills our country owes is reckless and irresponsible.
 
In fact, shutting down the government won't stop Obamacare. The Health Insurance Marketplace will still open for business starting tomorrow, without delay.
 
Washington needs to stop manufacturing crises and focus on the issues that matter: creating jobs and building a strong middle class. Taking our economy over the cliff just to score political points isn't fair to the millions of Americans who show up every day to work and do their jobs. It’s time for Congress to do its job.
 
Make sure you know exactly who this shutdown is directly affecting and then pass it on.
 
Thanks,
David
David Simas
Deputy Senior Advisor
The White House
@Simas44 
P.S. -- You'll still be able to sign up for affordable health insurance on HealthCare.gov starting tomorrow, shutdown or no shutdown.

Video: President Obama on the "fiscal cliff" agreement

Jim Messina, BarackObama.com
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Donna --

The President reached an agreement with Republicans and Democrats in Congress on the "fiscal cliff" that prevents a tax hike on 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses, while fulfilling the President's promise to ask the wealthiest Americans to begin to pay their fair share to reduce the deficit.

President Obama recorded a video to update supporters like you on what's in the agreement and what it means for you -- watch it and share it with friends and family:

http://my.barackobama.com/Fiscal-Cliff-Agreement

It's thanks to people like you who spoke up and contacted your members of Congress throughout this debate that we were able to avoid a crippling tax hike.

As we address our ongoing fiscal challenges, the President will do exactly what he said he would on the campaign trail -- working for the middle class and all those fighting to get into it, and building an economy from the middle out, not the top down.

There will be more soon. For now, thanks for all you do, and happy new year.

Messina

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

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Barack Obama
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Donna --

Because of you, I'll be taking the oath of office again on January 21st.

I'd like you to be part of this historic moment -- whether that's in Washington, D.C., or wherever you call home.

As we make plans, we want to make sure the people who made this inauguration possible are the first to know what's happening.

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I'm honored each and every day to be your president, and I will never forget how I got here.

I'm so grateful for everything you've done.

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Donna --

We got outraised last month, and not by a little bit.  Part Two of getting outraised is getting outspent. That translates into a potentially devastating sweep of negative, misleading messaging that's going to flood the airwaves in swing states -- over and over and over -- until November 6th. It's already started, and it's only July.
Will you make a donation of $3 or more to help close this gap?  How this election plays out will define our democracy: Can super PACs and hundreds of millions of dollars from Republicans and the Romney campaign -- through the brute force of negative advertising alone -- drown out millions of voices?
Please donate $3 or more today to close the gap:

https://donate.barackobama.com/Outraised

Julianna

  

Or can the politics of inclusivity -- asking supporters to chip in $5, $10, $25 at a time -- keep the margin close enough to win?

Thanks,

Julianna Smoot, Deputy Campaign Manager

Obama for America

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Dear Donna Jones:

"Thank You For Committing To Vote On November 2nd".

I've always believed that change never begins from the top down.

It happens from the bottom up.  Our democracy depends on Americans like you are getting involved and exercising your right to vote, as you did two years ago.

Recently, you promised to continue your commitment to change by voting on Tuesday, November 2nd.  And the stakes could not be higher.

I hope you cast your ballot for your local Democratic candidates.

Two years ago, we started on a journey together to bring change to this country.  We've begun to rebuild our economy, standing with middle class families by cutting taxes and standing up to Wall Street.  We've ended the worst practices for the insurance industry so no American can be denied health coverage and everyone can afford it.  We've implemented historic education reforms, and made college more affordable for working families.  And, we've kept our promise to bring our combat troops home and end the war in Iraq.

We have so much more to do.  Yet, instead of helping to repair the damage to our economy, most Republicans have tried to block progress at every turn.

That's why your commitment to vote on Tuesday, November 2nd, means so much to me.  One person, One voice. One vote.

You made the difference in 2008.  You put away any cynicism and raised your voice and cast a vote for change. 

I ask you to do it again.

Sincerely,

President Barack Obama

P.S. For more information on voting, please visit raiseyourvote.com.

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