Mar 25, 2015
We have to humanize what so often on the local news is just a bunch of shadowy characters, and tell their stories.
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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Mar 25, 2015
The interest rates that are so often charged on these short-term loans can be as high as 400 percent, 450 percent interest.
Mar 25, 2015
If kids are left so far behind that they don't have recourse, they're going to see what else is available to survive.
Mar 25, 2015
John Michael Vazquez, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Joal A. Pisano, retired.
Mar 25, 2015
These reforms have made our financial system dramatically safer by curbing the reckless practices that helped precipitate the crisis.
Mar 25, 2015
These nominations reflect my commitment to ensuring that our country is represented by the best and brightest.
Mar 25, 2015
We were so invested in street-level drug transactions we were losing focus on what was really important.
Mar 25, 2015
We cannot let Republicans in Congress undo the progress we've made by unraveling Wall Street Reform.
Mar 25, 2015
A large portion of these settlements will be set aside as aid for hundreds of thousands of homeowners and other consumers harmed by the financial crisis.
Mar 25, 2015
I'm going to be on the side of making sure that these rules are as strong as possible.
Mar 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims of the crash and their loved ones.
Mar 25, 2015
We believe the international community is united behind the goal of making sure Iran does not have a pathway to a nuclear weapon.
Mar 25, 2015
We have the opportunity to give them a pathway towards a responsible life, they're foreclosed, and that's counterproductive.
Mar 25, 2015
The CFPB is the first Federal regulator empowered to write rules that curb the abusive activities of payday lenders.
Mar 25, 2015
Paula Xinis, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, vice Deborah K. Chasanow, retired.
Mar 25, 2015
One of the puzzles we have is we still have low participation rates among the population in the aggregate.
Mar 24, 2015
Ninety-five percent of the customers of the world are outside our borders.
Mar 24, 2015
I'm not going to settle for the status quo, because we think we can grow enormously.
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