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.
Jun 1, 2015
OMB Director Shaun Donovan sent letters to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Jun 1, 2015
Today America honors two of her sons who served in World War I, nearly a century ago.
Jun 1, 2015
The restrictions contained in this bill are unwarranted and threaten to interfere with the Executive Branch's ability to determine the appropriate disposition of detainees.
Jun 1, 2015
Today, OMB Director Shaun Donovan sent letters to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Jun 1, 2015
It is the policy of the Federal Government to encourage responsible uses of medically important antibiotics in the meat and poultry supply chain by supporting the emerging market for meat that has been produced according to responsible…
May 31, 2015
Democracy is not just elections, but it's how open and transparent and accountable government is between elections.
May 31, 2015
I think one of the most important things is to put an end to discrimination against people because of what they look like or what their faith is.
May 31, 2015
Leadership is inside you; everyone can be a leader, because everybody can serve.
May 31, 2015
I continued to make the solemn commitment to support the Dutch in the investigation of the Malaysian Airlines tragedy.
May 31, 2015
I want to commend Indonesia and Malaysia for their willingness to take on thousands of these displaced persons.
May 31, 2015
You should have something inside of you that says, these are the things that are really important to me that I will not compromise on.
May 31, 2015
I think it is important to make sure that there's a lot of cooperation between countries.
May 31, 2015
You don't need to know more than the others; all you need is a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.
May 31, 2015
I’m grateful, Your Majesty, for that and even more grateful for the continuing friendship that the Dutch people have shown the United States of America.
May 31, 2015
And I think for His Majesty the King and Queen to have gone to Arlington and to honor not only the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but to meet some of that greatest generation who helped to liberate Europe and the Netherlands and to usher in…
May 31, 2015
The bill would set back efforts to end homelessness and shortchange housing support for very low-income households.
May 29, 2015
Beau was a good, big-hearted, devoutly Catholic, and deeply faithful man, who made a difference in the lives of all he touched.
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