Last fall at the education summit, the governors and i agreed to help look for ways to make sure that our kids are ready to learn. The very first day they walk into the classroom. I have made good on that commitment by reporting a record increase in funds, and extra half 1 billion for something near and dear to all of us. [applause] our approach protects the quality of care and peoples choices. It builds on what works today in the private sector to expand employerbased coverage to guarantee private insurance for every american. I might say, employerbased private insurance for every american was proposed 20 years ago by president Richard Nixon to the United States conference. It was a good idea then, and it is a better idea today. [applause] we cut taxes. He cut taxes for 95 of working families. We cut taxes for small businesses. We cut taxes for firsttime homebuyers. We cut taxes for parents trying to care for their children. We cut taxes for 8 million americans paying for college. Wat
Cspan2. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good afternoon. My name is Winnie Stachelberg and on the executive Vice President for external affairs at the center for American Progress. Before we begin our program, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the United States, in our territories abroad, and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities affected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state and local actions to promote Public Safety and increased inclusion for immigrants and refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. But at certain moments in time, and w
Good afternoon. Im the executive Vice President for external affairs at the center for American Progress. Before we begin, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the United States, and or territories, a broad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities affected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state local elections to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrants in refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. At certain moments in time, and we are in one of those moments today we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants have come to the country see
Im the executive Vice President for external affairs that center for American Progress. Before we begin our program, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the yunUnited States, i our territories abroad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities effected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state and local actions to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrant and refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. But at certain moments in time and we are in one of those moments today, we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants who have come to this countr
That hardwon progress. It is aggravating. Kennedy you know whats aggravating . Trying to convince people they have to maintain his legacy. Its frustrating to have to mobilize every couple months to keep our leaders from inflict real human suffering on our constituents. But typically thats how progress is won. Kennedy do you know what real human suffering is . Forcing Healthy People to pay for sick people with an immoral mandate. And its much worse in places like alaska. Here is their insurance director. On average in alaska in 2013 paying a monthly premium of 3 344 a month and in 2017, that premium is 1,041 per month. Kennedy passing those savings on to hurting families, thats human suffering. I hope to god there is some nongovernmental free market savior in this. Im so sick of being probed by the aggressive tentacles of obamacare. But i fear republicans still have no way to slay the monster. Lets get into it. Im kennedy. Senate majority leader mcwhere says he wants a vote on the repea