 Video: A Surprise Call from the President 
In March of this year, Gail O'Brien was diagnosed with high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She had no health insurance. Thankfully, the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was established thanks to the Affordable Care Act. As a result, Gail now has insurance that will pay for her treatments and is responding very well. Last week she got a surprise call from President Obama. Watch what happened. Today's Schedule Today, the President will hold a backyard discussion on health care reform and the Patient’s Bill of Rights at a private residence in Falls Church, Virginia. In the afternoon, the President will travel to New York City for the UN General Assembly. He will deliver remarks at the Millennium Development Goals Conference at the United Nations Building. All times are Eastern Daylight Time 9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 10:35 AM: The President drops by a meeting with insurance commissioners 11:45 AM: The President holds a backyard discussion on health care reform and the Patient’s Bill of Rights  (audio only) 12:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Senator Blanche Lincoln 2:45 PM: The President departs the White House 3:00 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route New York 3:55 PM: The President arrives New York City, New York 4:30 PM: The Vice President hosts a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder 4:45 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Millennium Development Goals Conference (audio only) 6:15 PM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception in honor of the 16th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act 6:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DSCC/DCCC event 7:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DSCC/DCCC dinner Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. 50 States, 50 Stories – New Health Care Website Launches Today
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