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Three people you should listen to
| Hello –The conversations happening right now in Washington are going to set a course for the middle classin this country for years to come.And that’s a discussion that you should be part of.
Unless our leaders can come up with a solution, 98 percent of American families are looking at a tax increase — with a typical family of four paying $2,000 more starting on January 1. So it’s time for you to step up. We know from experience that when real people come together to speak with one voice, their perspective becomes impossible to ignore. Here are three Americans who have taken that first step.
Right now, there’s reason to be hopeful. This has the potential to be one of those moments in our politics when lawmakers from both parties come together to do what’s best for the country. You know where President Obama stands when it comes to tackling our nation’s deficits. He’s committed to doing it in a balanced way, but not at the expense of the middle class. Time and time again, he’s argued that we have to combine spending cuts with asking the wealthiest Americans to pay a little more in taxes. And leaders ranging from the heads of labor unions to the CEO of Walmart are saying that it doesn’t make sense to drag this out and leave the middle class uncertain about what they’ll be asked to pay in taxes. If that’s a position that you agree with, then we’re asking you to make a statement of your own. I can tell you that no one makes that argument better than real people who have to wrestle with paying bills and juggling family responsibilities every day. It’s on you to add your voice and bring your friends and neighbors into the debate. Watch this video, then tell us what you think: http://www.whitehouse.gov/engage/join Thanks, David |
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First Lady Honors National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Recipients.
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President Obama Speaks at the University of Yangon
President Obama Speaks at the University of Yangon
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On the first visit to Burma by an American president, President Obama speaks about the process of democratic reform in the country. November 19, 2012
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Refinancing for Responsible Homeowners
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Right now, refinancing a home mortgage can be confusing and costly — but it doesn’t have to be that way. And that’s why President Obama is asking Congress to make things simpler for responsible homeowners as part of his To-Do List for lawmakers. All over the country, there are Americans who bought houses before the financial crisis, and they’re locked in at high interest rates. Despite staying current with payments, they can’t refinance at today’s rates, which are historically low. This issue affects you, even if you have a good rate, or don’t have a mortgage at all. Lower monthly payments mean lower foreclosure rates, helping property values in your community. And more money in people’s pockets helps to move our economy forward and create jobs. By improving this process, responsible folks who work hard will be able to feel a little more secure in their finances and a little more secure in their homes. Watch one of President Obama’s economic advisers explain how in this quick video:
Lowering the interest rate on your mortgage should be an idea that makes sense for both Republicans and Democrats. Outside the halls of Congress, paying a mortgage isn’t a partisan, political issue. President Obama has done what he can to make refinancing simpler, but unless Congress acts, there’s a limit to how much we can help responsible homeowners. Nothing will help to change the debate more than Americans across the country joining the conversation. We saw your impact a few months ago when Congress finally extended the payroll tax cut, keeping an average of $40 in everyone’s paycheck. Now it’s time to for more action – this time to help homeowners all over America. So I’m asking you to talk to people about this refinance proposal and the other ideas on the To-Do List. You can find more info about them on WhiteHouse.gov: http://www.whitehouse.gov/todolist Thank you, David Plouffe P.S. — If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, consider posting the video. I bet you’ll get a surprising response from your network. Most people don’t track the day-to-day in Washington closely, but all of us know people who would love to refinance their mortgages.
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