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2ND Term Inaug2013


 

 
You and I, as citizens
 
“You and I, as citizens, have the power to set this country’s course. You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time — not only with the votes we cast, but with the voices we lift in defense of our most ancient values and enduring ideals.”
 
Our journey is not complete
 
“It is now our generation’s task to carry on what those pioneers began…”
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2013 Inauguration Ceremony


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Watch the complete ceremony marking the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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24 States Refuse to Expand Medicaid …


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24 States Are Refusing to Expand Medicaid. Here’s What That Means for Their Residents: Some states are so locked into the politics of Obamacare that they’ve refused to expand the Medicaid coverage that would help more working families get covered. As a result, nearly 5.4 million of their own people are being left uninsured.Take a look at our map — and see what it means for their residents.24 States Are Refusing to Expand Medicaid.

 

The Time is Now: President Obama Meets with Business Leaders on Immigration ReformYesterday the President, Vice President, and senior Administration officials met with a group of top U.S. business leaders at the White House to discuss the importance of commonsense immigration reform to bolster U.S. economic growth, improve the climate for business, and help create jobs.

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First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Diwali at the White HouseYesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed guests to the White House for a Diwali celebration. The celebration started with the First Lady suprising local students at a Bollywood dance clinic and trying out some moves herself.

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Now Is The Time to Take Action Against Gun Violence


 

 
 
 
 
Now Is The Time to Take Action Against Gun Violence
 
President Obama reiterates his commitment to do everything in his power to implement a series of commonsense measures that would reduce gun violence in America. The President started off that effort with 23 concrete actions his Administration is taking immediately under its existing legal authority. But to have a lasting impact, Congress must join the administration by passing commonsense laws like requiring a universal background check for anyone trying to buy a gun, and restoring a ban on military-style assault weapons and a 10-round limit for magazines. If they do that, we can respect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens while helping to keep the irresponsible few from causing massive harm.
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Secretary of Defense


 

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What a way to kick off 2013! Today, after over 13,000 of you (including over 8000 Veterans and Military Families) signed a petition in support of Chuck Hagel, President Obama will announce him as the nominee to be Secretary of Defense.Be sure to tune into the announcement at 1pm EST today.This is a huge victory for us – but the fight is not over yet. Neocons will be doing their absolute worst to try to derail the nomination. The reason is simple – they’re wrong on defense, and Chuck Hagel is not only right, but is willing to call them out.

Here’s why Chuck Hagel will make a tremendous Secretary of Defense.

  • First, and foremost, as an enlisted soldier, who fought in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart twice, Chuck Hagel’s heart is still with the fighting men and women in uniform. When it comes to military action, Chuck Hagel will ask two questions: Is this good for American security, and is this good for our troops? That is something that is desperately needed.

  • Second, when it comes to American security, Chuck Hagel bravely broke with his party and his party’s President, to stand up against the war in Iraq, which will go down in history as one of our most misguided military ventures. Chuck Hagel has no fear when it comes to standing up to neoconservatives, and their preemptive war, nation building dreams. 

  • Third, and equally as important, Chuck Hagel is a vociferous advocate for cutting Pentagon waste – from outdated weapons to our over-bloated nuclear arsenal, both of which eat up billions and billions of dollars. In these tough economic times, Chuck Hagel will have no problem identifying waste at the Department of Defense, and cutting it.

So, this is a great moment for you, for the nation, and for VoteVets.org. If you have a moment, take to Twitter, and voice your support for Chuck Hagel! Thanks for your support!

Sincerely,
Jon Soltz
Iraq War Veteran
Chairman, VoteVets.org
@jonsoltz