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A new poll shows that the number of young Americans without health insurance is on the decline—thanks to a provision in the Affordable Care Act that allows those under age 26 to remain on their parents' insurance plans.

The American Jobs Act is designed to help American workers get back on their feet—including low-income families. Here are a few ways the President's plan will support those hit hardest by the recession.

President Obama's plan to put the country back to work, the American Jobs Act, will help those struggling most in this economy. The President’s proposal will boost African-American families by creating pathways back to work, reducing taxes, and rebuilding communities.

Today, we released a new Spanish-language television and radio ads, underscoring how the American Jobs Act will create jobs for the Hispanic community.

Between 2010 and 2050, Hispanic Americans will account for 65 percent of the nation’s population growth, and they will play a critical role in getting the economy back on track. We've compiled the ways the American Jobs Act will benefit Hispanic Americans through tax cuts, benefits, and job creation.

Last week President Obama introduced his plan to get America working again through the American Jobs Act. We went through the plan to find out how this legislation would benefit women and their families—here's what we found.

President Obama: "We need to pass this transportation bill and put people to work rebuilding America. We need to put our differences aside and do the right thing for our economy. And now is the time to act."

Today starting at 11:00 a.m. ET, President Obama will hold a town hall meeting at the University of Maryland, College Park. The President will discuss his ongoing efforts to work with Congress to reach a balanced solution to reducing the deficit that also invests in America's future and collective well-being. Watch live online at whitehouse.gov/live.