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David Simas

Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Strategy and Outreach

A Taunton Massachusetts native, Mr. Simas received a bachelor’s degree in political science with high honors and is a graduate of Stonehill College and received his JD from Boston College Law School. He currently lives in Washington DC with his wife Shauna and two daughters, Payton and Rowan.

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Health Coverage Before the ACA, And Why All Americans Are Better Off Now

More and more Americans are enrolling and transitioning into new plans, it is important to remember we are moving away from a very broken system and what life was for millions of Americans before the ACA. That’s why we put together the presentation below as a reminder of what we’ve left behind now that the Affordable Care Act has come into full effect.
January 23, 2014 at 1:15 PM ET

You Can Say This Better Than We Ever Could

Ten Americans told us what having new or improved health insurance in the new year means to them. You should read what they had to say.
January 10, 2014 at 3:12 PM ET

1.46 Million Hardworking Americans Can Now Find Peace of Mind in Medicaid

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and decisions by 26 Democratic and Republican state elected officials to expand their Medicaid programs, 1.46 million hardworking Americans have applied for and been deemed eligible to enroll in quality, affordable health care.
December 3, 2013 at 4:25 PM ET

What Would President Truman Say About This Congress?

Right now, our lawmakers are in a position to take action on multiple national measures that would help our economy and millions of Americans. That's not an exaggeration: They could vote tomorrow. And they should.
November 19, 2013 at 6:45 PM ET

Why We Passed the Affordable Care Act in the First Place

Deputy Senior Advisor David Simas sent a message to the White House email list following President Obama's Boston healthcare event.
October 30, 2013 at 6:39 PM ET

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