Foundation for Change: Stories from Around the Country
Everyday Americans from all over are beginning to feel the impact of President Obama's first 100 days in office. If you've been personally affected, share your story with us.
Dan from Gastonia, NC:
I worked for Freightliner Truck Manufacturing plant for 22 years. I was laid off in November 2008 and am currently going to college thanks to the TAA program. I do wish to thank President OBama for the extra's on my unemployment and my Health Coverage Tax Credit paying 80% of my insurance. With two young adults in college along with myself, this is a blessing.
Felicia from Southfield, MI:
Thanks to President Osama's March 9th signing of an executive order lifting the ban on federally-funded embryonic stem cell research, we can see real hope for my daughter and others like her to one day live a life free from this life-threatening disease.
Jerome from Knoxville, TN:
I have never in my adulthood life witnessed the work and courage of a president. The only time that I would hear of a president is when they had to make decisions on a tremendous storm that required their approval. This is sad to say; I have never known what Wall Street was all about or even what it represented; it was not until the newly elected president was sworn in and boldly took a stand against the action on Wall Street that were considered inappropriate. I am impressed to actually have a president who is truly working for the advancement of all people...
I teach for the largest school system in Knoxville, TN, and noticed on my last check I received a tax increase which has blessed my family tremendously. It appeared to be about a $75-$100 increase; this seems small, however, it's very large when you now can go to the grocery store without wondering if you will have enough money to pay for your groceries or will you experience another embarrassing situation, not having enough money to purchase your goods.
My husband works for PBR, a factory that makes brakes for cars. They have been laid off throughout this economy crunch off and on every three to four months in a time span of four to five weeks. Therefore the tax increase that seem so small has become a major help for our finances.