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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 12, 2016

I launched the BRAIN Initiative to accelerate the development and application of new technologies.

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Oct 12, 2016

It is the policy of the United States to prepare for space weather events to minimize the extent of economic loss and human hardship.

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Oct 12, 2016

Well, I'm going to steal some ideas from what my other panelists have already said.

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Oct 11, 2016

The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks yesterday at the Azrat Qasem Mosque and Abul Fazel Mosque in Kabul.

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Oct 10, 2016

Let Girls Learn includes more than a billion dollars in new and ongoing programming in more than 50 countries to address the range of challenges – both in and out of the classroom – girls around the world face in attaining the education…

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Oct 10, 2016

Let Girls Learn announces the equivalent of more than five million dollars in new private sector commitments to help address the barriers that prevent adolescent girls from attaining an education.

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Oct 10, 2016

Let Girls Learn is improving the future for millions of adolescent girls across the world.

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Oct 9, 2016

Federal funding is also available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments.

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Oct 9, 2016

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow.

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