[U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the health, lives and pocketbooks of women and their families].

President Obama delivers a statement on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the health, lives and pocketbooks of women and their families. Flanked by a cadre of women Obama declares "the law is here to stay." He explains the benefits, consumer protections and cost controls from which people may...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Obama, Barack
Other Authors: Metcalf, Carol
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : Whitehouse.gov, [2013]
Subjects:
United States. > Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Women's health services > United States.
Medical care, Cost of > United States.
Health insurance > Purchasing > United States.
Speeches.
Internet videos.
Genre:
Speeches.
Internet videos.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (22 min., 30 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format: Audio Software
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President Obama delivers a statement on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the health, lives and pocketbooks of women and their families. Flanked by a cadre of women Obama declares "the law is here to stay." He explains the benefits, consumer protections and cost controls from which people may be benefiting and not even be aware. Obama explains how the insurance exchanges will operate to assure people can find affordable plans that cover their needs. He alleges that there is considerable misinformation about the ACA and its impact and declares, "health care is not a privilege; it is a right." Obama is introduced by Carol Metcalf who tells of her family's struggles to obtain health insurance.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Call Number:Voice 18377
Playing Time:00:22:30
System Details:Mode of Access: World Wide Web.
Event Details:
Recorded on May 10, 2013.