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White House To Mark Obamacare Anniversary
Join The White House As They Celebrate The Second Anniversary Of The President's "Signature Legislative Achievement"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Friday marks the second anniversary of President Obama's "signature legislative achievement" and the White House is hoping you'll join the effort to celebrate the occasion with them. They're hoping to build on the excitement generated at their six month and one year celebrations.
WHAT: Anniversary Celebration
WHO: Obama White House
WHERE: TBD
WHEN: Friday, March 23, 2012; 11:59 PM ET
BACKGROUND:
6 MONTH ANNIVERSARY: "On September 22, President Obama will mark the upcoming six month anniversary of the law's enactment…" ("Fact Sheet: The Six Month Anniversary Of The Affordable Care Act," The White House, 9/22/10)
1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: "This week, we're celebrating the one year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act…" ("Celebrating The One Year Anniversary Of The Affordable Care Act," The White House, 3/24/11)
- "Healthy Anniversary! … The Affordable Care Act Turns One: On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." ("Weekly Wrap Up: Healthy Anniversary!" The White House, 3/25/11)
2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: "'I don't anticipate a presidential marking of an anniversary that only those who toil inside the Beltway focus on,' Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters on Air Force One Wednesday." ("Obama Won't Mark Anniversary Of Health Care Law," Politico, 3/21/12)
"President Obama's signature legislative achievement…" ("A Guide To The Supreme Court Challenges To Obama's Health Care Law," The New York Times, 3/19/12)
In case it wasn't immediately apparent, this is satire.
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