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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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Aug 31, 2016

He was interested in whether he could use a sensitive opportunity to shine a spotlight on an extraordinary place.

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Aug 31, 2016

The United States is announcing new investments over the coming years to build regional, national, and local capacity in the Pacific Islands to enhance resilience to climate change.

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Aug 31, 2016

Going forward, we need to understand these two as linked, and we also need to understand the two efforts as going together.

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Aug 31, 2016

For the mothers, sisters, daughters, partners, and families who face the pain and heartache of ovarian cancer, we must make America the country that cures cancer once and for all.

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Aug 31, 2016

Improving veterans' health care remains a critical issue of national importance.

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Aug 31, 2016

We have made great strides in delivering improved care to our veterans over the past 8 years.

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Aug 31, 2016

It is crucial that all women consult with their health care providers when experiencing some of its symptoms.

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Aug 31, 2016

These reforms are steps in the right direction and will help put VA on a trajectory to ensure veterans continue to receive timely and high quality care.

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Aug 31, 2016

I strongly support many of the recommendations and the underlying objectives offered by the Commission on Care.

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Aug 31, 2016

We are committed to engaging with the international research community to understand how to build a comprehensive approach to reduce the risk of climate-related displacement.

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Aug 30, 2016

This agreement will help catalyze appropriate state and federal actions.

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Aug 30, 2016

That is why, in my most recent budget proposal, I proposed investing $1 billion to expand access to treatment for prescription opioid misuse and heroin use.

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