Letter reply from the White House. Dear Lisa: Thank you for writing. America’s working families have borne the brunt of this recession, and while they have worked harder and harder, they have fallen further behind. This recession comes on top of a lost decade for America’s working families—a decade where they saw their incomes fall and their costs rise. As a result, too many men and women live without hope for a better future or the belief they can find a good job with good wages and benefits that can actually support a family. This is unacceptable to me. That is why my Administration is committed to accelerating our Nation’s economic recovery and strengthening America’s middle class, and that is why we are working to provide access to affordable housing and health care, high-quality education, and the job training needed to succeed in today’s workforce. I am committed to creating more of these opportunities for hard-working Americans to enter the middle class. While we have more work to do, my Administration has made great strides in restoring our Nation’s promise to all Americans. We have passed tax cuts for working families that lift two million families out of poverty. We have also committed funding to expand early childhood education, fight hunger, improve access to unemployment insurance for low-wage workers, and keep families in their homes. Additionally, because of my Administration’s efforts, millions of jobs have been saved, and America’s workers have greater opportunities to get the training they need to work in the high-growth industries of tomorrow. In 2010, I signed the Affordable Care Act into law to put families back in control of their own health care, to reduce disparities in access to health care, and to help Americans avoid having to choose between buying their medication and feeding their families or heating their homes. Americans can now feel more secure knowing neither illness nor accident should endanger their pursuit of the American dream. Looking forward, my Administration will continue working to support low-income families and expand opportunities for children in struggling neighborhoods. And, to stem the tide of rising homelessness and to help those most in need, my Administration has put forth our country’s first comprehensive strategic plan to prevent and end all types of homelessness—including homelessness among veterans, the chronic homeless, and families. More information on assistance with basic needs such as food, housing, heat, and health care can be found by visiting USA.gov, ACF.HHS.gov/Help, USICH.gov, or HealthCare.gov. You may also call 1-800-FED-INFO for information on assistance that may be available to you. For help using internet resources, I encourage you to visit your local library or community center. Thank you, again, for writing. Sincerely, Barack Obama
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