Barack Obama

These stories — told by hundreds of thousands of Americans from all corners of the country who have watched their premiums rise faster than wages, and spiraling costs shackle American businesses — put a personal touch on the health care crisis.

As health care legislation moves through Congress, Americans across the nation have questions about how costs will be brought under control to make quality affordable health care accessible to everyone. Submit your question here and join the conversation on Wednesday.

Please call your representative today and help make sure the American Clean Energy and Security Act --crucial to creating millions of new, good green jobs-- passes out of the House.

Facebook Exclusive: Watch President Obama backstage as he records his cameo appearance on "The Colbert Report." In this pre-taped segment, he orders Colbert's head shaved, which was promptly executed by General Odierno during the show's special broadcasts from Camp Victory in Baghdad. Watch it here before it’s posted anywhere else. (Come back for another Facebook first at 2:30 this afternoon.)

In thousands of communities across the country, we'll come together, roll up our sleeves, and do what we can to improve vital health care services for people in need. Join us by organizing an event in your community.

We've made it easy to get involved in the battle over health care reform. Visit our Action Center where you can call Congress, display your support, submit your questions and more.

On Monday, Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor fractured her ankle. You can show your support by leaving her a note to be displayed on her virtual cast.

Last weekend tens of thousands of people gathered at Health Care Organizing Kickoffs across the country. Watch the video we've put together and learn about how you can get involved in the next step to reform health care.

She's earned bipartisan praise as one of America's finest legal minds and understands how the law affects our daily lives. Please add your name to the growing list of people who support her. Early public support is crucial.

Watch a short video President Obama recorded about why he believes she'll make an excellent Supreme Court Justice. Then share the video with your friends and family.

Sign up to host or attend a health care organizing kickoff in your area on June 6th.

Let Congress know why you and the people you love can't wait any longer for health care reform.

Today Speaker Pelosi committed to passing a healthcare bill in the House by July 31. Let Congress know that the bill must uphold the President's three principles -- reduce costs, guarantee choice and ensure affordable care for all.

Yesterday on President Obama's 100th day in office, he reflected on the progress made and the change we have yet to make.

Check out our interactive map to see how President Obama's investments, reforms and policies are improving the lives of people in your state.

Majora, a pioneer in green jobs training programs, will be taking questions and talking about President Obama's plan for a new energy economy.

In the past several weeks, everyday Americans made calls to their representatives in Washington and collected hundreds of thousands of pledges in support of President Obama's budget. Watch a video of these pledges being delivered to Congress and read the President's thank you message.

Call your elected representatives and tell them to support President Obama's budget. It's a bold plan that confronts the long-term threats to our prosperity and builds a new foundation for economic growth by investing in energy, health care, and education.

The President reflects on lessons from his time spent outside Washington this week, which only reinforced the four core principles in his budget.

Watch President Obama's message and get involved in the effort to lay a new foundation for economic growth by calling your elected representatives and joining a canvass this weekend.