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Barack Obama

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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.

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Oct 11, 2007

I am concerned that the sentence in this case appears unusually long and was issued by the same judge whose previous ruling was overturned as clearly erroneous.

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Oct 11, 2007

the campaign's total number of offices in the state to fourteen

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Oct 10, 2007

With the help of dedicated community leaders like Representative Jacoby, we will reach out to Iowans one by one in the true spirit of the Iowa caucus tradition.

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Oct 10, 2007

We're proud to have Dave's support as we continue to build our grassroots campaign for changing the way we do politics in Washington, D.C.

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Oct 9, 2007

As a nation, we have an obligation to act swiftly to address any form of racial injustice.

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Oct 9, 2007

I commend Columbia University and its student body for immediately condemning this tragic act.

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Oct 9, 2007

And while we have made tremendous progress, clearly there is still more work to do to heal the scars of the past.

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Oct 9, 2007

I don't accept that we should be still sending eight hundred million dollars a day, part to hostile nations because of our addiction to foreign oil.

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Oct 9, 2007

This incident, along with the case in Jena, Louisiana, is a grave reminder that the signs and symbols of Jim Crow racism continue to burden America.

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Oct 9, 2007

I am pleased to have Donovan involved in my campaign for changing the way we do politics in Washington, D.C.

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Oct 9, 2007

We are focused on building a true precinct-level grassroots organization in each of the 1,754 precincts in Nevada.

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Oct 8, 2007

I am proud of the policy work we have done on this campaign and through Mark's leadership we have built a team of key advisors from the ground up that will continue to offer new and innovative approaches to the challenges this country…

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Oct 8, 2007

If there was ever a doubt that Washington lobbyists don't actually represent real Americans, it's the fact that they stopped leaders of both parties from requiring elite investment firms to pay their fair share of taxes.

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Oct 8, 2007

When I'm President, the American people won't have to spend record amounts on lobbying to get their voice heard in Washington.

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Oct 8, 2007

I will close tax loopholes for big corporations, provide 90% of working Americans with a tax cut, and pass the strongest lobbying reform in history.

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Oct 7, 2007

I will launch a Clean Technologies Venture Capital Fund that will provide $10 billion a year for five years to get the most promising clean energy technologies off the ground.

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Oct 7, 2007

It will not be easy. It will not come without cost or without sacrifice.

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