Megan Slack

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Megan Slack

Associate Director of Digital Content for the Office of Digital Strategy

Megan Slack is the Associate Director of Digital Content in the Office of Digital Strategy. She joined the White House from the online communications team at the Center for American Progress. She also served as deputy finance director and scheduler on a congressional race in Houston, Texas during the 2008 election cycle, and interned at The Huffington Post. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C., where she served as editor in chief of the school newspaper, The Eagle.

Megan Slack's Posts

Health Care

The Affordable Care Act by the Numbers

July 2, 2012 at 3:25 PM EDT

Numbers tell the story of how the Affordable Care Act ensures hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protects every American from the worst insurance company abuses

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Weekly Address: An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Fighting the Colorado Wildfires

June 30, 2012 at 5:45 AM EDT

President Obama thanks the brave firefighters and volunteers who are providing food, water, and shelter to those who have been impacted by the devastating Waldo Canyon fire, and makes clear that his administration will continue to bring all resources available to assist efforts to combat the fires

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Homeland Security

President Obama Tours Wildfire Damage in Colorado

June 29, 2012 at 4:51 PM EDT

President Obama travels to Colorado to view the devastation caused by one of the state's worst wildfires.

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Health Care

People Speak Out: The Affordable Care Act Is Helping Me

June 29, 2012 at 2:09 PM EDT

Many Americans are already seeing benefits from the Affordable Care Act, from mothers who no longer have to worry about their children with pre-existing conditions losing their health coverage, to young adults who can stay on their parent's insurance plans until age 26, to seniors who are saving money on their prescription drugs.

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Housing

Would You Qualify for Refi? Find Out

June 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM EDT

Enter a few basic facts about your mortgage, and this tool will help you figure out if you currently qualify for easy, low-cost refinancing -- or whether, like millions of families, you need Congress to act to help you lower your interest rate

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Foreign Policy

From the Archives: The First Lady's Trip to Africa

June 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDT

A look back at the First Lady's official visit to South Africa and Botswana in June of 2011.

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Housing

By the Numbers: $3,000

June 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM EDT

President Obama has proposed a plan that will help millions of responsible homeowners save hundreds of dollars each month by refinancing their mortgages at today's historically low interest rates. On average, homeowners who refinance will save $3,000 each year—that’s enough to pay for three years’ worth of auto insurance.

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Additional Issues

Today Is Flag Day

June 14, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDT

June 14 marks Flag Day, the day in 1777 the Continental Congress adopted the first U.S. flag.

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Foreign Policy

From the Archives: President Obama's Trip to Ghana

June 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM EDT

A look back at the President's trip to Ghana in the summer of 2009.

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Economy

By the Numbers: $3,000

June 14, 2012 at 11:35 AM EDT

President Obama has proposed a plan that will cut through the red tape that’s keeping millions of responsible homeowners from saving hundreds of dollars each month through refinancing. On average, homeowners who refinance will save $3,000 each year—that’s enough to cover about two years of electric bills for the typical family.

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