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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 28, 2015

I encourage all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service.

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Oct 28, 2015

During Military Family Month, we pay tribute to and thank our military families for their service to our country.

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Oct 28, 2015

Our progress has been fueled by an inherent sense of purpose and ingenuity in our people.

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Oct 28, 2015

The Affordable Care Act is opening doors of opportunity for America's aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Oct 28, 2015

This year, we continued the work of providing our military families with tools and resources.

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Oct 27, 2015

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will promote U.S. climate and environmental goals by leading the U.S. delegation to the Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.

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Oct 27, 2015

Community colleges are essential pathways to the middle class for millions of people.

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Oct 27, 2015

The United States is going to fly, sail, and operate anywhere where international law allows.

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Oct 27, 2015

I call upon public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs designed to encourage students to make plans for and apply to college.

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Oct 27, 2015

As the President has stated, cyber threats pose one of the nation's most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation.

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Oct 27, 2015

We stand with the more than 5 million people in the United States who live with Alzheimer's and with the caregivers who help them age with dignity.

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Oct 27, 2015

I announced a plan earlier this year to make 2 years of community college free for anyone willing to work for it.

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Oct 27, 2015

Our Nation was built on the idea that no matter where you come from or what you look like, you can make it if you try.

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Oct 27, 2015

The United States congratulates Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli on his election as Prime Minister earlier this month and to Bidhya Devi Bhandari on her historic election as Nepal's first female President today.

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Oct 27, 2015

Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13067 with respect to Sudan.

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Oct 27, 2015

The United States looks forward to continuing to partner with the people and government of Nepal as they build a more unified, stable, and prosperous country.

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Oct 27, 2015

As we continue our work to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and forge a future free from it, let us lift up the lives of those living with it.

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Oct 27, 2015

At such a critical time in people's lives, we owe it to them to make sure they have the necessary resources and information to confidently make the important decisions that come with applying to college.

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Oct 27, 2015

After so much bloodshed and so much carnage, there cannot be a return to the prewar status quo.

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Oct 27, 2015

Getting a higher education has never been more important, but it has also never been more expensive.

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Oct 27, 2015

The crisis constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of Sudan that led to the declaration of a national emergency in Executive Order 13067 of November 3, 1997, and the expansion of that emergency in Executive Order 13400 of…

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Oct 26, 2015

Freedom of navigation operations serve to protect the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.

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Oct 26, 2015

I didn't say, 'Yes, I can.' And this has been a collaborative effort with the American people.

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Oct 26, 2015

We believe those are significant, including reforms that are focused on ensuring that large partnerships like hedge funds and private equity firms cannot avoid paying taxes they owe.

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