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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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May 17, 2016

I am honored to nominate her as United States Attorney and know that she will faithfully and tirelessly pursue justice on behalf of the American people.

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May 17, 2016

We are committed to safely and effectively extinguishing fire, when needed; using fire where allowable; managing our natural resources; and as a Nation, living with wildland fire safely.

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May 17, 2016

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, functions and authorities vested in the President by section 103(a) of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016.

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May 17, 2016

Frances Marie Tydingco-Gatewood, of Guam, to be Judge for the District Court of Guam for the term of ten years.

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May 17, 2016

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Carole Schwartz Rendon, of Ohio, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio for the term of four years, vice Steven M. Dettelbach, resigned.

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May 17, 2016

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 301 of the Act and direct the Secretary of State to develop, in coordination with other executive departments and agencies, as…

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May 16, 2016

the successful election and record voter participation were emblematic of the Philippines' vibrant democracy.

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May 16, 2016

Funding to fight the Zika virus should be treated as an emergency.

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May 16, 2016

This provision would decrease morale among VA's workforce, disadvantage high-performing SES employees, and could prevent VA from attracting and retaining top talent committed to serving veterans.

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May 16, 2016

the enduring values that underpin our thriving alliance with the Philippines

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May 16, 2016

We're making more workers eligible for the overtime that you've earned.

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May 16, 2016

the national emergency with respect to Burma that was declared on May 20, 1997, is to continue in effect beyond May 20, 2016.

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