Wed Nov 28 15:21:33 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: Today, President Obama will call on all Americans to make their voices heard to extend middle-class tax cuts: http://t.c ... Wed Nov 28 16:10:32 +0000 2012 President Obama kept his promise to cut taxes for millions of families in his first term. See why the fight isn’t over: http://t.co/vVgfc3Am Wed Nov 28 16:58:00 +0000 2012 Watch live: President Obama speaks on the need to extend tax cuts for the middle class. http://t.co/mm4a8RQz Wed Nov 28 16:58:14 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: We’ll be live-tweeting the President’s remarks on extending tax cuts for millions of families. Wed Nov 28 17:02:07 +0000 2012 President Obama: Deadlines on taxes and deficits are "coming up very soon, in the coming weeks." Wed Nov 28 17:03:03 +0000 2012 "This debate is not just about numbers. It's a set of major decisions that are going to affect millions of families." —President Obama Wed Nov 28 17:03:34 +0000 2012 "The voices of the American people have to be a part of this debate." —President Obama Wed Nov 28 17:05:07 +0000 2012 "Our ultimate goal is an agreement that gets our long-term deficit under control in a way that is fair and balanced." —President Obama Wed Nov 28 17:06:01 +0000 2012 "If Congress does nothing, every family in America will see their taxes automatically go up at the beginning of next year." Wed Nov 28 17:06:57 +0000 2012 "A typical middle-class family of four will see its income taxes go up by $2,200." —President Obama Wed Nov 28 17:08:14 +0000 2012 "Right now, Congress can pass a law that would prevent a tax hike on the first $250,000 of everybody's income." —President Obama Wed Nov 28 17:09:26 +0000 2012 "That means 98% of Americans and 97% of small businesses wouldn't see their taxes go up by a single dime." Wed Nov 28 17:09:46 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: “A clear majority of Americans agree we should have a balanced approach to deficit reduction that doesn’t hurt middle-cla ... Wed Nov 28 17:10:49 +0000 2012 "When the American people speak loud enough, Congress listens." —President Obama Wed Nov 28 17:11:47 +0000 2012 "I'm asking Americans to make your voice heard. Tell members of Congress what a $2,000 tax hike would mean to you." Wed Nov 28 17:13:04 +0000 2012 "Call your members of Congress. Write them an email. Tweet it using the hashtag #My2K." —President Obama Wed Nov 28 17:14:11 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: President Obama on extending tax cuts: “I’ll sign this bill as soon as Congress sends it my way. I’ve got a pen. I’m read ... Wed Nov 28 17:38:27 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: What does $2,000 mean to you? Tell us with #My2k http://t.co/l0CBS0pW Wed Nov 28 17:57:53 +0000 2012 RT @LWayneJohnson: #My2k.. My wife and I agree with president, 2k a month means food on the table, medical bills paid and gas for our ca ... Wed Nov 28 18:09:35 +0000 2012 RT @patricem08: #My2K means a tremendous amount to me as a full time graduate student. Food, bus fare, books, etc are costs easily offse ... Wed Nov 28 18:29:42 +0000 2012 RT @_mpartridge_: A middle class tax cut would go directly and immediately into educational costs for my son diagnosed with ADHD. #My2k Wed Nov 28 18:43:27 +0000 2012 RT @pluLaurahill: @whitehouse #My2k is almost one entire monthly paycheck. 3 months of rent. It's food for a year. 5 student loan paymen ... Wed Nov 28 18:51:33 +0000 2012 RT @ElleciaD: @BarackObama #My2k It is the money for repairs on our home and a portion of money needed for braces for our 3 children Wed Nov 28 19:12:36 +0000 2012 RT @AllisonMY: School supplies, and office supplies for our home-based business. Co-pays for doctor visits and meds. Family night at th ... Wed Nov 28 20:20:13 +0000 2012 Most families could save up to $2,200 if Congress extends middle class tax cuts. Use #My2k to share what that would mean for you. Wed Nov 28 20:45:20 +0000 2012 RT @dt_berry: That's a big chunk of tuition for my #Purdue engineering freshman - investing in the future! #My2K Wed Nov 28 21:06:28 +0000 2012 RT @Tarburator: #My2K allows me to be able to buy groceries AND be able to keep paying back my student loans. If that 2K goes, I'll have ... Wed Nov 28 21:52:19 +0000 2012 RT @Mathemomician: #My2K = groceries, tuition and student loans. Maybe even a zoo membership for some family time with my 4 kids. Wed Nov 28 22:13:31 +0000 2012 RT @clayamanda: #My2K goes towards student loan payments, groceries, rent, and other bills. Can't live without it! Wed Nov 28 22:22:25 +0000 2012 RT @brodskysdeal: #My2K means car payments and gas to make more than 2K. Wed Nov 28 23:01:51 +0000 2012 RT @suesoria: #My2K is being able to buy fresh fruit and veggies so my family can and stay healthy @whitehouse Thu Nov 29 00:00:02 +0000 2012 Congress needs to act now so taxes don’t go up for millions of Americans. What would $2,200 help your family do? http://t.co/WzWCBzeK #My2K Thu Nov 29 00:15:54 +0000 2012 RT @pinstripechik: #My2K Getting ready for our first child (due May 23rd) or starting a college fund or getting a month ahead on the mor ... Thu Nov 29 00:33:25 +0000 2012 RT @MrsEllis726: #My2K is daycare, diapers, supplies for my classroom, food and home repairs to fix the damage left by Sandy @whitehouse ... Thu Nov 29 15:41:11 +0000 2012 The typical family could see its income taxes go up $2,200 if Congress doesn't act. What does #My2K mean to you? http://t.co/x97bQ3A6 Thu Nov 29 17:51:32 +0000 2012 RT @PinkGranite: #My2k goes directly into the local economy: shopping at local grocery store and farm stands, meals in local restaurants ... Thu Nov 29 18:21:29 +0000 2012 RT @katruthe: #My2K pays for enough gas to drive my car to and from work for an entire year. #FiscalCliff Thu Nov 29 19:10:39 +0000 2012 RT @PoloniaRafael: @whitehouse #My2K helped me to support my parents, pay for their health and pay my car loan Thu Nov 29 20:02:41 +0000 2012 RT @VP: If there’s one thing we should all agree on, it’s that the middle-class tax cut should be made permanent.- VP @ Costco today #my2k Thu Nov 29 21:03:53 +0000 2012 More than 1 million supporters took our survey last week. Some initial results: http://t.co/DYKyAHki Thu Nov 29 22:56:07 +0000 2012 Watch the story of one Iowa family that’s better off because of President Obama’s middle-class tax breaks: http://t.co/vVgfc3Am Thu Nov 29 23:20:44 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: Today, @VP Biden visited a Costco to talk about #My2k & the need to extend middle-class tax cuts. Watch #BidenatCost ... Fri Nov 30 16:50:27 +0000 2012 Last call: Get this limited-edition magnet for 40% off today with the coupon code VICTORY. http://t.co/Wfjt3jlH, http://t.co/rpELdOJl Fri Nov 30 17:03:37 +0000 2012 President Obama is speaking at the Rodon Group Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania. Watch live: http://t.co/mm4a8RQz Fri Nov 30 17:03:50 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: We’ll be live-tweeting President Obama’s remarks in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Fri Nov 30 17:04:54 +0000 2012 "I believe America only thrives when we have a strong and growing middle class." —President Obama Fri Nov 30 17:06:11 +0000 2012 "I want to reward manufacturers like this one & small businesses that create jobs here in the United States, not overseas." —President Obama Fri Nov 30 17:08:07 +0000 2012 "Our long-term goal is to get our long-term deficit under control in a way that is balanced and fair." —President Obama Fri Nov 30 17:08:51 +0000 2012 "I believe both parties can and will come together in the coming weeks to get that done." Fri Nov 30 17:10:22 +0000 2012 "Where the clock is really ticking right now is on middle class taxes." Fri Nov 30 17:10:36 +0000 2012 "At the end of the year, middle class tax cuts that are currently in place are set to expire." —President Obama Fri Nov 30 17:11:14 +0000 2012 "If Congress does nothing, every family in America will see their income taxes automatically go up on January 1." —President Obama Fri Nov 30 17:11:51 +0000 2012 "A typical middle class family of 4 would see their income taxes go up by $2,200. That's money a lot of families just can't afford to lose." Fri Nov 30 17:13:18 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: President Obama: “Right now, Congress can pass a law that would prevent a tax hike on the first $250,000 of everyone’s in ... Fri Nov 30 17:13:22 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: “The sooner Congress gets this done, the sooner our economy will get a boost.”—President Obama on extending middle class ... Fri Nov 30 17:15:01 +0000 2012 "This was a central question in the election." —President Obama on keeping middle class taxes low Fri Nov 30 17:15:21 +0000 2012 Obama: "A clear majority of Americans agreed with a balanced approach to deficit reduction and making sure middle class taxes don't go up." Fri Nov 30 17:16:33 +0000 2012 "I'm going to be asking all of you to make your voices heard." —President Obama Fri Nov 30 17:19:02 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: Obama: “Make your voices heard over the next few days. Remind members of Congress to not get bogged down in a bunch of pa ... Fri Nov 30 17:19:06 +0000 2012 RT @Obama2012: On middle class tax cuts: “I want you to call, I want you to send an email, post on their Facebook wall. If you tweet, us ... Fri Nov 30 18:34:41 +0000 2012 RT @JoeBiden: VP Biden visited Costco yesterday to do some holiday shopping—and urged Congress to extend middle class tax cuts: http://t ... Fri Nov 30 18:59:20 +0000 2012 Lee, Alicia, and Jane on what a $2,000 tax hike would mean for them: http://t.co/VQBcDrCM #My2K Fri Nov 30 19:58:45 +0000 2012 President Obama is counting on all of us to tell Congress what tax hikes would mean for our families. Weigh in here: http://t.co/gLuzssxq Sat Dec 01 16:42:57 +0000 2012 "We are going to win this fight. But the fight is not over." —President Obama on World AIDS Day http://t.co/M1JmQfjC Sat Dec 01 17:57:33 +0000 2012 "Let your congressman know what $2,000 means to you." —President Obama in his weekly address: http://t.co/wDIyCOER Sat Dec 01 19:55:34 +0000 2012 Check out some #My2K stories, then share your own: http://t.co/HClMGKIz Sun Dec 02 16:20:58 +0000 2012 If Congress doesn't act, the typical family's taxes will go up by $2,000. Share what that would mean for you: http://t.co/8N721odN #My2K Mon Dec 03 15:38:51 +0000 2012 A flashback to the election: President Obama campaigned—and won—on a clear tax plan. http://t.co/BkmVSDjH Mon Dec 03 16:07:25 +0000 2012 Congress can act—right now—to stop taxes from going up on middle-class families. Tell them why they should: http://t.co/KVfcKO7q #My2K Mon Dec 03 17:32:11 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: Good to see lots of folks on twitter speaking out on extending middle class tax cuts. I'll answer some Qs on that at 2ET ... Mon Dec 03 18:10:04 +0000 2012 RT @JonCarson44: At 2ET today, President Obama will answer questions on @twitter about extending middle class tax cuts. Ask with #My2k Mon Dec 03 18:50:40 +0000 2012 President Obama will start answering questions about middle class tax cuts in 10 minutes on @WhiteHouse—get your questions in with #My2K! Mon Dec 03 19:05:57 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: hey guys - this is barack. ready to answer your questions on fiscal cliff & #my2k. Let's get started. -bo Mon Dec 03 19:12:40 +0000 2012 RT @petesouza: Photo of Pres Obama answering #My2k questions on twitter right now @whitehouse: http://t.co/AAi82Vzs Mon Dec 03 19:41:22 +0000 2012 RT @mike5673: Mr. President, why won't keeping tax rates low across the board encourage more hires and therefore more tax revenue? #my2k Mon Dec 03 19:41:41 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: .@mike5673 high end tax cuts do least for economic growth & cost almost $1T. extending middle class cuts boosts cons ... Mon Dec 03 19:43:43 +0000 2012 RT @davidosteen: @BarackObama Mr. President, Why not place more emphasis on reducing government spending, than on raising revenues? #My2 ... Mon Dec 03 19:43:47 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: .@davidosteen (part 1) already cut $1T+ in gov spending last yr. Discretionary spending lowest as % of GDP since ike. #my2k Mon Dec 03 19:43:50 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: .@davidosteen (part 2) Open to more smart cuts but not in areas like R&D, edu that help growth & jobs, or hurt v ... Mon Dec 03 19:49:52 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: .@jjfein don't expect 100% my budget; room to negotiate. if you incl $1T+ in cuts already made, rough balance b/w rev &a ... Mon Dec 03 19:50:40 +0000 2012 RT @whitehouse: Gotta go. Thx. Keep pressure on Congress. Call, email, tweet your Member & tell them what 2k means to you. Lets ge ... Mon Dec 03 20:19:59 +0000 2012 If you missed the President's Twitter Q&A on middle class tax cuts, catch the whole thing here: http://t.co/sgKqBkqh Mon Dec 03 20:59:06 +0000 2012 I've asked Debbie Wasserman Schultz to continue her excellent work as chair of the DNC. Thanks for all you do, Debbie. -bo Tue Dec 04 01:42:43 +0000 2012 President Obama's asked Congress to do the right thing on taxes—but they also need to hear from you: http://t.co/S5P9RFYZ Tue Dec 04 15:26:42 +0000 2012 Thousands of people have weighed in with what $2,000 means to them. Here are some of their #My2K stories. Tue Dec 04 15:27:03 +0000 2012 Dawn, FL: “We are a hard-working middle-class family of four, and $2,200 goes a long way in our household. Let us move FORWARD!” Tue Dec 04 15:29:31 +0000 2012 “Increasing my tax burden would make it tougher to purchase my own health insurance when I turn 26 this June.”—Kimberly, MD Tue Dec 04 15:31:27 +0000 2012 “Saving my family $2,200 would help to feed, diaper, and clothe our 6-month-old daughter while finishing our master's program.”—Chad, PA Tue Dec 04 15:33:24 +0000 2012 Robert, Oklahoma: “We are using that money to help a family in PA that needs Christmas for their family.” #My2K Tue Dec 04 15:34:07 +0000 2012 Share what $2,000 means to you: http://t.co/ezVWPCc8 #My2K Tue Dec 04 17:06:36 +0000 2012 Everybody has a stake in this debate: http://t.co/VZo2pApn, http://t.co/ljDycFFT Tue Dec 04 18:20:03 +0000 2012 RT @Students4Obama: Students on what $2,000 means to them: http://t.co/Ap3tEs5Z #My2K