During the pandemic, the Affordable Care Act helped make vaccines and COVID-19 tests available for free, covered emergency hospitalizations, and prevented insurance companies from denying anyone coverage based on a pre-existing condition.

12 years ago today, I signed the Affordable Care Act into law. I’ve always believed that health care shouldn’t be a privilege for just a fortunate few, but a right for every American. 

Today, more than 30 million Americans have health coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. https://t.co/DmjgC00LpP

It’s been a great year for college basketball, and now #MarchMadness is officially back. I’m excited for some of the young men in our @MBK_Alliance to join the action in New Orleans. Here's a look at my picks: https://t.co/LV9do4BSWB

And third, a reminder that in the face of brutal repression, there are ordinary Russians that are showing tremendous courage in standing up to a senseless, destructive war. https://t.co/xh1Z10vo6V

Second, a useful primer on why no-fly zones don’t offer a simple answer to stopping the bloodshed. https://t.co/q7VnpgLw9X

As we bear witness to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, here are three articles worth reading. First, a description of the scale of the Ukrainian refugee crisis, underscoring the need for all of us to support relief efforts. https://t.co/uwuz2VqpC7

I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. 

It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.

The @ObamaFoundation has compiled more stories of people who are going above and beyond to help those in need. I hope you’ll read some of them and find ways to get involved: https://t.co/TYAmrwCIUf

.@Airbnb is offering free, short-term housing for 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine. https://t.co/iBLlGM8Pgj

.@ChefJoseAndres’ nonprofit organization, @WCKitchen, has set up mobile kitchens along the Ukrainian border and near transit hubs to provide meals for refugees. https://t.co/erbKXF0Eu9