June 16th: It all begins

David,

Remember this date: Saturday, June 6th, 2009. We will look back on that day as the moment when the fight for real health care reform began in your neighborhood -- perhaps even in your own living room.

On June 6th, in thousands of homes across the country, we'll gather to launch our grassroots campaign for health care. We'll watch a special message from the President. We'll build the teams and draw up the plans for winning health care reform the same way we won the election: Building support one block, one neighbor, one conversation at a time.

And we'll put those plans into action. These kickoffs are so crucial that President Obama will join confirmed hosts and attendees on a live conference call.Sign up today to host or attend a Health Care Organizing Kickoff.

There's no prior experience required. We'll send you the details for dialing into the President's call and provide you everything you need to make your meeting a success.
After the election, people gathered at over 9,000 meetings across every state to set priorities for health care reform. Our voices were heard. Now the race is on to make sure Congress produces a plan that reflects the President's call for reduced costs, guaranteed choice, and quality care for all.

To make that happen, we need to build a groundswell of support in every district and every state, and we have no time to lose. All summer we'll be reaching out to our neighbors, knocking on doors, serving in our communities, and building a grassroots network strong enough to win.
These gatherings on June 6th are just the beginning of a battle between those who fought and believe in change and those who would protect a broken status quo. The stakes for our country could not be greater.

Some call this strategy pie-in-the-sky. They say we'll never have enough volunteers to make a real impact; that you need insiders and Washington lobbyists to make a difference. But you and I know firsthand how wrong they are. Starting June 6th, it's once again time to show this country how bottom-up change is done. Please sign up today to host or attend a kickoff near you. http://my.barackobama.com/HCkickoff

These kickoffs will be both effective and fun. You'll meet likeminded supporters in your neighborhood, share stories, enjoy good company and a shared mission, and know that no matter what this effort requires of us, if we work together we'll be ready to face it and persevere.
I look forward to joining you and the President to chart our course.

David Plouffe

Organizing for America

P.S. -- This week, President Obama asked us to send in our personal health care stories. Hundreds of thousands of people have already responded, and the stories are simply incredible. Here are just few that help remind us what we're fighting for:

I am a single parent and have lost my teaching job effective in June. I'm scared to death because my son has a serious pre-existing condition (Neurofibromatosis) and can't go without medical insurance. However, my employer has just informed me that continuing my family coverage under COBRA will cost $1,400.00 a month! That's a house payment for me. Or three times my car payment! How can I keep my family covered without going under financially?

--CathyApple Valley, Minnesota

Since I lost my job in 2006, I have had no health insurance. After paying for insurance through my employer for 30 years, I have no major medical. But now that I am approaching 60, I may need insurance more than ever. I have not had a mammogram for three years because it would be too stressful to find anything suspicious. Risky but true.

--KathyMacon, Georgia

My husband isn't getting enough hours at his job to qualify for health insurance so we have been looking around for a provider. He has a pre-existing health condition (non-epileptic seizures) and he is being denied left and right. We don't make a lot of money, about $23,000/year and we can't afford to not have insurance, in case he needs to go to the doctor. And it looks like we can't afford to have it either. We are stuck.

--AmandaPasadena, California

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June 16th: It all begins

David,

Remember this date: Saturday, June 6th, 2009. We will look back on that day as the moment when the fight for real health care reform began in your neighborhood -- perhaps even in your own living room.

On June 6th, in thousands of homes across the country, we'll gather to launch our grassroots campaign for health care. We'll watch a special message from the President. We'll build the teams and draw up the plans for winning health care reform the same way we won the election: Building support one block, one neighbor, one conversation at a time.

And we'll put those plans into action. These kickoffs are so crucial that President Obama will join confirmed hosts and attendees on a live conference call.Sign up today to host or attend a Health Care Organizing Kickoff.

There's no prior experience required. We'll send you the details for dialing into the President's call and provide you everything you need to make your meeting a success.
After the election, people gathered at over 9,000 meetings across every state to set priorities for health care reform. Our voices were heard. Now the race is on to make sure Congress produces a plan that reflects the President's call for reduced costs, guaranteed choice, and quality care for all.

To make that happen, we need to build a groundswell of support in every district and every state, and we have no time to lose. All summer we'll be reaching out to our neighbors, knocking on doors, serving in our communities, and building a grassroots network strong enough to win.
These gatherings on June 6th are just the beginning of a battle between those who fought and believe in change and those who would protect a broken status quo. The stakes for our country could not be greater.

Some call this strategy pie-in-the-sky. They say we'll never have enough volunteers to make a real impact; that you need insiders and Washington lobbyists to make a difference. But you and I know firsthand how wrong they are. Starting June 6th, it's once again time to show this country how bottom-up change is done. Please sign up today to host or attend a kickoff near you. http://my.barackobama.com/HCkickoff

These kickoffs will be both effective and fun. You'll meet likeminded supporters in your neighborhood, share stories, enjoy good company and a shared mission, and know that no matter what this effort requires of us, if we work together we'll be ready to face it and persevere.
I look forward to joining you and the President to chart our course.

David Plouffe

Organizing for America

P.S. -- This week, President Obama asked us to send in our personal health care stories. Hundreds of thousands of people have already responded, and the stories are simply incredible. Here are just few that help remind us what we're fighting for:

I am a single parent and have lost my teaching job effective in June. I'm scared to death because my son has a serious pre-existing condition (Neurofibromatosis) and can't go without medical insurance. However, my employer has just informed me that continuing my family coverage under COBRA will cost $1,400.00 a month! That's a house payment for me. Or three times my car payment! How can I keep my family covered without going under financially?

--CathyApple Valley, Minnesota

Since I lost my job in 2006, I have had no health insurance. After paying for insurance through my employer for 30 years, I have no major medical. But now that I am approaching 60, I may need insurance more than ever. I have not had a mammogram for three years because it would be too stressful to find anything suspicious. Risky but true.

--KathyMacon, Georgia

My husband isn't getting enough hours at his job to qualify for health insurance so we have been looking around for a provider. He has a pre-existing health condition (non-epileptic seizures) and he is being denied left and right. We don't make a lot of money, about $23,000/year and we can't afford to not have insurance, in case he needs to go to the doctor. And it looks like we can't afford to have it either. We are stuck.

--AmandaPasadena, California

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June 16th: It all begins

David,

Remember this date: Saturday, June 6th, 2009. We will look back on that day as the moment when the fight for real health care reform began in your neighborhood -- perhaps even in your own living room.

On June 6th, in thousands of homes across the country, we'll gather to launch our grassroots campaign for health care. We'll watch a special message from the President. We'll build the teams and draw up the plans for winning health care reform the same way we won the election: Building support one block, one neighbor, one conversation at a time.

And we'll put those plans into action. These kickoffs are so crucial that President Obama will join confirmed hosts and attendees on a live conference call.Sign up today to host or attend a Health Care Organizing Kickoff.

There's no prior experience required. We'll send you the details for dialing into the President's call and provide you everything you need to make your meeting a success.
After the election, people gathered at over 9,000 meetings across every state to set priorities for health care reform. Our voices were heard. Now the race is on to make sure Congress produces a plan that reflects the President's call for reduced costs, guaranteed choice, and quality care for all.

To make that happen, we need to build a groundswell of support in every district and every state, and we have no time to lose. All summer we'll be reaching out to our neighbors, knocking on doors, serving in our communities, and building a grassroots network strong enough to win.
These gatherings on June 6th are just the beginning of a battle between those who fought and believe in change and those who would protect a broken status quo. The stakes for our country could not be greater.

Some call this strategy pie-in-the-sky. They say we'll never have enough volunteers to make a real impact; that you need insiders and Washington lobbyists to make a difference. But you and I know firsthand how wrong they are. Starting June 6th, it's once again time to show this country how bottom-up change is done. Please sign up today to host or attend a kickoff near you. http://my.barackobama.com/HCkickoff

These kickoffs will be both effective and fun. You'll meet likeminded supporters in your neighborhood, share stories, enjoy good company and a shared mission, and know that no matter what this effort requires of us, if we work together we'll be ready to face it and persevere.
I look forward to joining you and the President to chart our course.

David Plouffe

Organizing for America

P.S. -- This week, President Obama asked us to send in our personal health care stories. Hundreds of thousands of people have already responded, and the stories are simply incredible. Here are just few that help remind us what we're fighting for:

I am a single parent and have lost my teaching job effective in June. I'm scared to death because my son has a serious pre-existing condition (Neurofibromatosis) and can't go without medical insurance. However, my employer has just informed me that continuing my family coverage under COBRA will cost $1,400.00 a month! That's a house payment for me. Or three times my car payment! How can I keep my family covered without going under financially?

--CathyApple Valley, Minnesota

Since I lost my job in 2006, I have had no health insurance. After paying for insurance through my employer for 30 years, I have no major medical. But now that I am approaching 60, I may need insurance more than ever. I have not had a mammogram for three years because it would be too stressful to find anything suspicious. Risky but true.

--KathyMacon, Georgia

My husband isn't getting enough hours at his job to qualify for health insurance so we have been looking around for a provider. He has a pre-existing health condition (non-epileptic seizures) and he is being denied left and right. We don't make a lot of money, about $23,000/year and we can't afford to not have insurance, in case he needs to go to the doctor. And it looks like we can't afford to have it either. We are stuck.

--AmandaPasadena, California

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Intrigued Internet Learners in Papua New Guinea

Due to the government of Papua New Guinea's lack or inability to provide effective and efficient communication and research methods to it's citizens, communication is very difficult in most parts of Papua New Guinea. Thanks to Digicel phone company and the government's very own B-Mobile for providing effective communication through their brands of cellphones to very remote parts of Papua New Guinea. Friends and loved ones in PNG's remotest parts can now be reached from anywhere around the world.

Glen Laro Bunah (right) and Solomon Ulg Ketepa enjoying the weekend in a restaurant in Mount Hagen, WHP, PNG

However, Internet excess is minimal or at it's infant stage in Papua New Guinea. Students and even those who are working either in the private or public sectors do not have Internet excess. Providing Internet excess to as many Papua New Guineans as possible either at school or work is important if PNG wants to move forward. In the twenty-first century where the world is fast becoming a global marketplace as well as one nation through the click of a mouse, PNG should formulate and provide avenues for intrigued Internet learners.

Glen Laro Bunah (left) and Johna Ulg Ketepa enjoying each other's company

The government should provide or introduce computer classes as well as providing computers for all schools in the country so that students can learn when they are young. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to lay my hands on the computer after I came to the US. There are some people who are so enthusiastic about learning more about this magnificent way of sending emails and receiving emails as well as the many qualities that the Internet brings with it.

It's encouraging to see members of parliament like Mr. Sam Basil who wants students of his electorate to have Internet excess in most of the schools in Bulolo and Wau. There are Internet cafes in most of the towns for people to have excess to the Internet but the fees per minute or hour is so excessive.

Mr. Glen Laro Bunah - a recently graduated primary school teacher is an intrigued Internet learner who is having a lot of fun during the weekends trying his new hobby by having his hands on the computer at a local Internet cafe to send me pictures and email. I was surprised when I receive emails and pictures attached with each email. He tells me that he is having fun surfing the Internet as well as learning more while using the Internet.

From (L-R) Solomon Ulg Ketepa, Glen Laro Bunah, and Johna Ulg Ketepa having time off out of their busy study schedules

My friendly advice to those who are wondering around the corners of Papua New Guinea, perhaps, it's a good idea to visit a Internet cafe to browse through the Internet and apply for a job, send an email, find something to read, do some research, etc... it's indeed a good tool to keep you acquainted and abreast of the latest developments in PNG and worldwide.

Distance can be a barrier but with the click of a mouse, I can talk to Glen Laro Bunah and all my folks in the village, near the foot of Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province. Technology can work wonders for many who come to know how to use it. Papua New Guinea has a long way to go but if we can set our priorities right, we may slowly change things one at a time in the areas of communication and research.

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Intrigued Internet Learners in Papua New Guinea

Due to the government of Papua New Guinea's lack or inability to provide effective and efficient communication and research methods to it's citizens, communication is very difficult in most parts of Papua New Guinea. Thanks to Digicel phone company and the government's very own B-Mobile for providing effective communication through their brands of cellphones to very remote parts of Papua New Guinea. Friends and loved ones in PNG's remotest parts can now be reached from anywhere around the world.

Glen Laro Bunah (right) and Solomon Ulg Ketepa enjoying the weekend in a restaurant in Mount Hagen, WHP, PNG

However, Internet excess is minimal or at it's infant stage in Papua New Guinea. Students and even those who are working either in the private or public sectors do not have Internet excess. Providing Internet excess to as many Papua New Guineans as possible either at school or work is important if PNG wants to move forward. In the twenty-first century where the world is fast becoming a global marketplace as well as one nation through the click of a mouse, PNG should formulate and provide avenues for intrigued Internet learners.

Glen Laro Bunah (left) and Johna Ulg Ketepa enjoying each other's company

The government should provide or introduce computer classes as well as providing computers for all schools in the country so that students can learn when they are young. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to lay my hands on the computer after I came to the US. There are some people who are so enthusiastic about learning more about this magnificent way of sending emails and receiving emails as well as the many qualities that the Internet brings with it.

It's encouraging to see members of parliament like Mr. Sam Basil who wants students of his electorate to have Internet excess in most of the schools in Bulolo and Wau. There are Internet cafes in most of the towns for people to have excess to the Internet but the fees per minute or hour is so excessive.

Mr. Glen Laro Bunah - a recently graduated primary school teacher is an intrigued Internet learner who is having a lot of fun during the weekends trying his new hobby by having his hands on the computer at a local Internet cafe to send me pictures and email. I was surprised when I receive emails and pictures attached with each email. He tells me that he is having fun surfing the Internet as well as learning more while using the Internet.

From (L-R) Solomon Ulg Ketepa, Glen Laro Bunah, and Johna Ulg Ketepa having time off out of their busy study schedules

My friendly advice to those who are wondering around the corners of Papua New Guinea, perhaps, it's a good idea to visit a Internet cafe to browse through the Internet and apply for a job, send an email, find something to read, do some research, etc... it's indeed a good tool to keep you acquainted and abreast of the latest developments in PNG and worldwide.

Distance can be a barrier but with the click of a mouse, I can talk to Glen Laro Bunah and all my folks in the village, near the foot of Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province. Technology can work wonders for many who come to know how to use it. Papua New Guinea has a long way to go but if we can set our priorities right, we may slowly change things one at a time in the areas of communication and research.

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Intrigued Internet Learners in Papua New Guinea

Due to the government of Papua New Guinea's lack or inability to provide effective and efficient communication and research methods to it's citizens, communication is very difficult in most parts of Papua New Guinea. Thanks to Digicel phone company and the government's very own B-Mobile for providing effective communication through their brands of cellphones to very remote parts of Papua New Guinea. Friends and loved ones in PNG's remotest parts can now be reached from anywhere around the world.

Glen Laro Bunah (right) and Solomon Ulg Ketepa enjoying the weekend in a restaurant in Mount Hagen, WHP, PNG

However, Internet excess is minimal or at it's infant stage in Papua New Guinea. Students and even those who are working either in the private or public sectors do not have Internet excess. Providing Internet excess to as many Papua New Guineans as possible either at school or work is important if PNG wants to move forward. In the twenty-first century where the world is fast becoming a global marketplace as well as one nation through the click of a mouse, PNG should formulate and provide avenues for intrigued Internet learners.

Glen Laro Bunah (left) and Johna Ulg Ketepa enjoying each other's company

The government should provide or introduce computer classes as well as providing computers for all schools in the country so that students can learn when they are young. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to lay my hands on the computer after I came to the US. There are some people who are so enthusiastic about learning more about this magnificent way of sending emails and receiving emails as well as the many qualities that the Internet brings with it.

It's encouraging to see members of parliament like Mr. Sam Basil who wants students of his electorate to have Internet excess in most of the schools in Bulolo and Wau. There are Internet cafes in most of the towns for people to have excess to the Internet but the fees per minute or hour is so excessive.

Mr. Glen Laro Bunah - a recently graduated primary school teacher is an intrigued Internet learner who is having a lot of fun during the weekends trying his new hobby by having his hands on the computer at a local Internet cafe to send me pictures and email. I was surprised when I receive emails and pictures attached with each email. He tells me that he is having fun surfing the Internet as well as learning more while using the Internet.

From (L-R) Solomon Ulg Ketepa, Glen Laro Bunah, and Johna Ulg Ketepa having time off out of their busy study schedules

My friendly advice to those who are wondering around the corners of Papua New Guinea, perhaps, it's a good idea to visit a Internet cafe to browse through the Internet and apply for a job, send an email, find something to read, do some research, etc... it's indeed a good tool to keep you acquainted and abreast of the latest developments in PNG and worldwide.

Distance can be a barrier but with the click of a mouse, I can talk to Glen Laro Bunah and all my folks in the village, near the foot of Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province. Technology can work wonders for many who come to know how to use it. Papua New Guinea has a long way to go but if we can set our priorities right, we may slowly change things one at a time in the areas of communication and research.

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