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Obama Weekly Address: Strengthening Education, Not Cutting It

October 9, 2010 1

In this week’s address, President Obama said that, even as we work to rebuild our economy and jumpstart job creation, it is imperative that we offer our children a quality education in order for America to succeed in the 21st century. While Republicans in Congress are looking to cut education funding by 20 percent, the President remains committed to enacting reforms that provide every child with a world-class education while at the same time equipping them with the skills and training they need to compete in the new global economy. The President will continue fighting for an education system that helps to build a strong middle class and gives our children the best possible chance in life.

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Sanchez-Sponsored Amendment Included in Key Homeland Security Bill

July 22, 2010 0

Detractors of Sanchez, who periodically claim she has been ineffective in Congress, fail to understand the dynamics Congress. Sanchez has demonstrated yet again her ability to drive important legislative action benefiting both her district and the country by influencing legislation through the amendment process in committee.

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Obama Pushes for Up-or-Down Vote on Help for Our Laid Off Friends & Neighbors

July 19, 2010 1

Today, President Obama called on Congress to extend critical unemployment insurance to millions of Americans looking for a job. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday will vote on extending unemployment benefits for Americans still struggling to find work and overcome the lingering effects of the recession. In the three previous efforts, Senate Republicans have blocked the extension of emergency relief for the unemployed.

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Obama Weekly Address: Fair Pay for Doctors

June 13, 2010 3

With doctors facing deep cuts in their reimbursements from Medicare unless Congress acts to correct long-standing problems, the President calls on Senate Republicans to stop blocking the remedy and pledges to work toward a permanent solution. The cuts would potentially mean widespread trouble for seniors getting needed care.