http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/ en Americans United Copyright 2009 2009-11-06T00:36:01+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/the_health_insurance_industry_profits_protection_act/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/the_health_insurance_industry_profits_protection_act/#When:23:36:01Z Why don't Republicans just call their bill exactly what it is, “The Health Insurance Industry Profits Protection Act” of 2009.  media, video_clips, video_ads 2009-11-05T23:36:01+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/the_right_side_of_history/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/the_right_side_of_history/#When:23:31:37Z Our ad urging Congress to support health insurance reform is going up on the air. Check it out and join us in demanding that Congress pass comprehensive health insurance reform.    media, video_clips 2009-11-05T23:31:37+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/Insurer_to_Woman_Get_Steralized/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/Insurer_to_Woman_Get_Steralized/#When:00:00:34Z media, video_clips 2009-10-29T00:00:34+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_tv_ad_from_americans_united_for_change_halloween_comes_early_for_insura/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_tv_ad_from_americans_united_for_change_halloween_comes_early_for_insura/#When:03:26:40Z Ad Takes Humana and Its GOP Apologists to Task for Scaring America’s Seniors to Protect Insurance Industry Profits media, video_clips, video_ads 2009-10-07T03:26:40+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_tv_ad_blasts_gop_house_leader_boehners_laughable_claim_that_hes_yet_to_/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_tv_ad_blasts_gop_house_leader_boehners_laughable_claim_that_hes_yet_to_/#When:03:23:56Z Too Much Time on the Golf Courses in Florida, John? : Recent Poll Finds 57 Percent of Ohioans Support a Public Option media, video_clips, video_ads 2009-10-07T03:23:56+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/50_helpful_facts_to_use_when_talking_to_opponents_of_health_insurance_refor/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/50_helpful_facts_to_use_when_talking_to_opponents_of_health_insurance_refor/#When:14:40:41Z Read our 50 helpful facts to use when talking to opponents of health insurance reform. The Rapidly Rising Number of Uninsured and Underinsured The Exploding Cost of Health Care The Consequences of Doing Nothing: Tens of Thousands Die Each Year Due to Lack of Health Insurance The Consequences of Doing Nothing: Bankrupt Families The Consequences of Doing Nothing: Millions of Americans Avoiding the Care They Need U.S. Health System Ranked # 37 in the World Despite Spending a Higher Portion of GDP Than Any Other Country Astronomical Insurance Industry Profits and What They’re Spending to Protect Them Negligible Competition in the Private Insurance Market = Higher and Higher Premiums Outrageous Health Insurance Industry Practices Support for Health Insurance Reform That Includes a Public Option 2009-09-25T14:40:41+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_polling_shows_strong_momentum_for_helath_insurance_reform/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_polling_shows_strong_momentum_for_helath_insurance_reform/#When:18:27:00Z Today we released a new poll that shows strong momentum for health insurance reform on the heels of President Obama’s address to Congress last week. On behalf of Americans United, Anzalone Liszt Research conducted a nationwide poll with likely 2010 general election voters between September 10-11. Here are the key findings: Ø 60% of likely 2010 voters say they watched at least part of the President’s speech, and a majority of those who did (54%) are now more likely to support his plan Ø By a 10-point margin, voters are more likely to re-elect a Member of Congress who votes for healthcare reform Ø By a 62% to 28% margin, voters support a public option regardless of whether they watched the speech Complementing the poll, we also launched a new TV ad today called “Bad Politics” that warns members of Congress of the political price they could pay if they stand with the big insurance companies and vote against health insurance reform. The spot began airing this week on cable in the Washington D.C. market, aimed at lawmakers. media, video_clips, video_ads 2009-09-14T18:27:00+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/uniquely_american_ads_launch_in_15_congressional_districts/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/uniquely_american_ads_launch_in_15_congressional_districts/#When:14:56:41Z On the heels of passage in the U.S. House of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, Americans United for Change unveiled a new series of television ads praising Members of Congress in 15 districts for meeting President Obama’s challenge to pave the way for establishing America as a world leader in clean energy while creating millions of jobs in the process.  National: U.S. Rep. John Boccieri (OH – 16) – Cleveland, OH: U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) – Columbus, OH: U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus (OH-1) – Cincinnati: U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer (MI-7) – Lansing: U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey (CO-4) - Denver, Fort: U.S. Rep. Baron Hill (IN-9) – Louisville, KY:   U.S. Ben Chandler (KY-6) – Lexington, KY: U.S. Rep. Frank Kratovil (MD-1): U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei (NY-25) – Syracuse, NY: U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (PA-14) – Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (VA-5) – Roanoke, VA: U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher (VA-9) – Roanoke, VA: media, video_ads 2009-07-07T14:56:41+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/uniquely_american_green_jobs/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/uniquely_american_green_jobs/#When:22:26:00Z With the passage of President Obama's green jobs energy bill in the House of Representatives last week, Americans United for Change is launching a new television ad titled "Uniquely American." The ad applauds Congress for moving forward with a clean energy jobs plan, which will not only bring reduce our dependence on foreign oil and spur innovation but create the millions of jobs. You can call Congress and tell them we need clean energy jobs now: (202) 225-3121. media, video_ads 2009-06-30T22:26:00+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/republican_horrors/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/republican_horrors/#When:14:38:00Z Are conservatives writing a horror film or talking about health care reform? With more than 76% of the public supporting comprehensive health care reform Republicans in congress have decided that their best option to protect special interests is to recycle phrases from old horror movies. Americans United For Change along with our partner Health Care For America Now have released a need your help to send a message to Congress to keep up the fight for quality, affordable health care for everyone.Watch our newest video and forward it on to members of Congress and your friends and let them know that what's really frightening are Republican plans to leave health care in the hands of insurance industry. 2009-06-19T14:38:00+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/sixtytwopercent/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/sixtytwopercent/#When:21:47:19Z Americans United For change is releasing a new ad titled 62% about widespread support for President Obama's health care plan.     media, video_ads 2009-06-14T21:47:19+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/spanish_language_ad_supporting_sonia_sotomayor/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/spanish_language_ad_supporting_sonia_sotomayor/#When:16:42:00Z Americanos Unidos por el Cambio crea un anuncio a favor de la confirmación de Sonia Sotomayor. (Americans United for Change announces a new Spanish language web video in support of Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court.) 2009-05-29T16:42:00+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_urges_congress_to_move_forward_on_clean_energy_now/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_urges_congress_to_move_forward_on_clean_energy_now/#When:13:12:06Z Our latest ad draws the parallels between President John F. Kennedy's mission to land a man on the moon - leading to the technological jobs of the future - and President Obama’s challenge to create millions of new clean energy jobs for our generation.  Take a look here: media, video_ads 2009-05-20T13:12:06+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/happy_mothers_day/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/happy_mothers_day/#When:22:42:00Z We wanted to share some of the reasons President Obama and the Democrats in Congress are holding a double-digit lead with women. Check out our latest video:   2009-05-07T22:42:00+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_tv_ad_calls_on_mn_gov_pawlenty_to_do_his_legal_duty/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_tv_ad_calls_on_mn_gov_pawlenty_to_do_his_legal_duty/#When:12:53:30Z Americans United for Change along with Alliance for a Better Minnesota and the MN AFL-CIO announced a new television ad urging Governor Tim Pawlenty to do his legal duty and certify the U.S. Senate election results should Al Franken be declared the winner by the Minnesota Supreme Court. The ad called "The Choice" spotlights the national Republican Party's dogged efforts to stand in the way of Minnesota's urgently needed and rightful representation in the U.S. Senate and asks Governor Pawlenty if he will act in the best interests of the people of Minnesota - or his own national political ambitions.  Check out the new ad:       media, video_ads 2009-04-30T12:53:30+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_timeline_spotlights_the_gop_party_of_no_and_the_priorities_they_turn/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_timeline_spotlights_the_gop_party_of_no_and_the_priorities_they_turn/#When:12:22:30Z ‘Party of NO 'continues to turn their back on many important middle-class priorities  in Congress so far this year, including healthcare for millions of children in need and President Obama's jobs and economic recovery plan that is working today to create or save 3.5 million jobs and provide tax relief to 95 percent of Americans.       media, video_ads 2009-04-23T12:22:30+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_blueprint_supports_presidents_plan_for_rebuilding_and_renewing_ameri/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_blueprint_supports_presidents_plan_for_rebuilding_and_renewing_ameri/#When:14:04:07Z As the U.S. House and Senate Budget Committees begin key work this week on President Obama’s fiscal year 2010 budget request to Congress, Americans United for Change launched the largest advertising blitz to date in support of the President’s transformational blueprint for rebuilding and renewing America. EconomicRecovery, media, video_ads 2009-03-25T14:04:07+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/whos_the_republican_partys_real_leader/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/whos_the_republican_partys_real_leader/#When:19:21:00Z video_ads 2009-03-03T19:21:00+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_on_nevada_jobs_and_energy_from_the_hoover_dam_to_harry_reid/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_on_nevada_jobs_and_energy_from_the_hoover_dam_to_harry_reid/#When:18:36:00Z Watch Americans United for Change's new ad supporting Senator Harry Reid's work on jobs and energy in Nevada. EconomicRecovery, media, video_ads 2009-03-02T18:36:00+00:00 http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_americans_wont_take_no_for_an_answer/ http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ad_americans_wont_take_no_for_an_answer/#When:00:10:00Z EconomicRecovery, video_ads 2009-02-27T00:10:00+00:00