May 6, 2015
Nominations sent to the Senate include Karen Bollinger DeSalvo and David R. Gilmour.
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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May 6, 2015
The trade deal that the President hopes to sign is one that is not only good for American workers, good for the American economy, but is one that includes the strongest, oldest human rights protections, labor protections, and environmental…
May 5, 2015
The Federal Maritime Commission has made resolving port congestion one of the agency's top priorities.
May 5, 2015
The regime's brutal war on the Syrian people, who have been calling for freedom and a representative government, not only endangers the Syrian people themselves, but could yield greater instability throughout the region.
May 5, 2015
The world's brightest entrepreneurs still require further support through the commitments and collaboration of governments, investors, businesses, organizations and individuals.
May 5, 2015
The United States condemns the Asad regime's use of brutal violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Asad regime to stop its violent war and allow a political transition in Syria that will forge a credible path to a future of…
May 5, 2015
The United States condemns the Asad regime's use of brutal violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Asad regime to stop its violence against the Syrian people and allow a political transition in Syria that will forge a credible…
May 5, 2015
The Syrian regime's actions and policies... are fostering the rise of extremism and sectarianism and continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
May 4, 2015
This helps us find new cures but also helps us create a genuine health care system as opposed to a disease care system. We want each of us to have sufficient information about our individual differences so that we can make better life…
May 4, 2015
Our military, as powerful as it is, is one tool that must be used in concert with all the elements of our national power.
May 4, 2015
As Americans, we are blessed with the strongest military the world has ever known.
May 4, 2015
I think the only downside in my book is, as a White Sox fan, there is yet another Red Sox fan who I'm going to have to be dealing with.
May 4, 2015
I trust him. He's already proven his ability to give me his unvarnished military advice based on his experience on the ground.
May 4, 2015
Joe is a proven leader of our joint force, including our troops in Afghanistan, who he served Christmas dinner to.
May 3, 2015
The catalyst of those protests were the tragic deaths of young men and a feeling that law is not always applied evenly in this country.
May 3, 2015
There's not a child in America who, if they're willing to work hard, can't make it.
May 3, 2015
The White House will not be involved in determining what their fundraising policies should be.
May 3, 2015
Every child is born with limitless promise, and each deserves a chance to achieve their dreams.
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