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DonViejo

(60,536 posts) Thu Jun 25, 2015, 12:41 PM Jun 2015

President Obama: ‘The Affordable Care Act is here to stay’

Source: Newsweek

Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision to uphold tax subsidies crucial to the implementation of Obamacare, President Barack Obama addressed the country about his signature health care law.

"The Affordable Care Act is here to stay," Obama said.

"All of America has protections it didn't have before," he said Thursday morning, standing alongside Vice President Joe Biden in the White House's Rose Garden. "This is not an abstract thing anymore. This is not a set of political talking points. This is reality. We can see how it's working."

In a 6-3 decision on the legitimacy of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Thursday, the country's highest court upheld the part of the law that makes it easier for Americans to afford insurance, no matter where they live. Millions of Americans, Obama said, will continue to receive tax credits for signing up to the ACA.

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President Obama: ‘The Affordable Care Act is here to stay’ (Original Post) DonViejo Jun 2015 OP

And this is his leagacy. As much as many here are upset with him these days question everything Jun 2015 #1

Indeed. Maybe now "they" will stop trying to get it repealed and do some work? George II Jun 2015 #2

Did Faux News Air President Obama's Rose Garden Statement?..... global1 Jun 2015 #3

But What If A Republican Wins the Presidency Next Year? (n/t) Herman4747 Jun 2015 #4

Better make sure that doesn't happen nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #7

Congratulations, Mr. President. hamsterjill Jun 2015 #5

He hands you a nickel.... candelista Jun 2015 #6

That has nothing to do with "Affordable Health Care is Here to Stay" that is helping Millions of Cha Jun 2015 #9

Aww, you haz sad because Republicans lost? nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #11

What a great day for America! lovemydog Jun 2015 #8

Thanks Obama! Mahalo Don~ Cha Jun 2015 #10

question everything

(47,535 posts)

1. And this is his leagacy. As much as many here are upset with him these days

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 12:46 PM

Jun 2015

no one can take it away from him. Not even - please don't let light strike me - the Republicans will win the White House and retain control of Congress (shudder).

George II

(67,782 posts)

2. Indeed. Maybe now "they" will stop trying to get it repealed and do some work?

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 12:47 PM

Jun 2015

global1

(25,270 posts)

3. Did Faux News Air President Obama's Rose Garden Statement?.....

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 12:49 PM

Jun 2015

I'm sure they were spinning after the SCOTUS decision. I'm just curious if they aired the Rose Garden statement by the President.

One would think that any time that a President makes any kind of announcement, has a press conference or gives a statement - like he did today - any responsible news organization would be bound to air it because of its historical significance and because it is important to let the viewers (the American People) know what their President has to say.

It this case today - his statement was laudatory to ACA and contrary to what the Repug's think.

So did they air it or not? Anybody know - cause I surely don't watch Faux and am hoping that maybe somebody here might monitor them - just to know what the other side is thinking and saying.

Herman4747

(1,825 posts)

4. But What If A Republican Wins the Presidency Next Year? (n/t)

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 01:00 PM

Jun 2015

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

7. Better make sure that doesn't happen nt

Reply to Herman4747 (Reply #4)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 01:03 PM

Jun 2015

hamsterjill

(15,224 posts)

5. Congratulations, Mr. President.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 01:02 PM

Jun 2015

On a job well done, and a hard fight.

candelista

(1,986 posts)

6. He hands you a nickel....

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 01:03 PM

Jun 2015

He hands you a dime
He asks you with a grin if you are having a good time
Then he fines you every time you slam the door.

--Maggie's Farm

Cha

(297,655 posts)

9. That has nothing to do with "Affordable Health Care is Here to Stay" that is helping Millions of

Reply to candelista (Reply #6)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 06:39 AM

Jun 2015

People.

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

11. Aww, you haz sad because Republicans lost? nt

Reply to candelista (Reply #6)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 09:21 AM

Jun 2015

lovemydog

(11,833 posts)

8. What a great day for America!

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 07:26 PM

Jun 2015

A great day for the American people.

The Affordable Care Act is here to stay!

Best domestic news of 2015.

Now all good folks will continue working toward a medicare for all single payer system.

Let health care be free for all who cannot afford it. Lower prices. Get the profit system out of health care. Party on. Rock and roll. Hootchie Coo. Yay!!!!!

Cha

(297,655 posts)

10. Thanks Obama! Mahalo Don~

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 06:40 AM

Jun 2015

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