Obama Letter for Sale at Goodwill
A printed letter from President Barack Obama has been put up for auction starting at $6 on Goodwill's online shopping site.
The letter, addressed to Lynne, reveals the president defending why Obamacare was not a "giveaway to insurance companies" and why he has to listen to what Joe Lieberman thinks.
While the letter on ShopGoodwill.com provides insight to the history of the health care law, it also highlights that the bill was one of "the toughest insurance reforms in history."
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It is believed that Obama penned the letter in December 2009 during which the filibuster rule of the Senate was under debate.
"This is a Senate rule that has been greatly abused by the Republicans this session, but it is not one that a President can change," explained Obama in the letter.
An important part of President Obama's routine, he reads 10 letters from the 20,000 he receives daily, according to The Washington Post. Moreover, the President often responds to the letters, and one of his replies appears to be for Goodwill.
In the past, Obama has opened up about the letters he receives. Half, he said, call him an "idiot," and in the letter found at Goodwill, the President appeared to have addressed similar complaints.
"I understand your frustrations," said Obama. "I share them- when it comes to the process, but this will be worth the fight!"
Goodwill noted that the letter bears "some scuffs and soiling to the frame, some smudges on glass."
It is unknown why the letter's recipient relinquished her ownership, but often times, Goodwill receives items dropped off by family members of the recently deceased, and it is likely that the letter was overlooked.
Founded in 1902, Goodwill Industries is a not-for-profit organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have a disability, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges. The organization is funded by the massive network of thrift stores which operate as nonprofits as well, including the online Goodwill store where the Obama letter can be found.
