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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.

Jan 28, 2009

She was a good hard worker who did her job, and she did it well for nearly two decades before discovering that for years she was paid less than her male colleagues for doing the very same work.

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Jan 28, 2009

There will be a time for them to get bonuses. Now is not the time.

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Jan 28, 2009

he talks tough, warning Wall Street the big bonuses are sending the wrong message to taxpayers.

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Jan 28, 2009

I look forward to an early meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister.

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Jan 27, 2009

All those who live in fear that their job will be next on the cutting blocks, they need help now. They are looking to Washington for action, bold and swift.

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Jan 27, 2009

If we can spend $10 billion a month in Iraq, we can spend $10 billion here in the United States of America.

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Jan 27, 2009

My children's school was canceled today because of what? Some ice?

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Jan 27, 2009

I understand what makes an idea sound is not whether it's Democrat or Republican, but whether it makes good economic sense for their workers and companies. And they understand that, when it comes to rebuilding our economy, we don't have a…

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Jan 27, 2009

I hope to sign an American Recovery and Reinvestment plan into law in the next few weeks. Now most of the money that we're investing as part of this plan will get out the door immediately and go directly to job creation, generating or…

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Jan 27, 2009

Just days before the most important day of his life in the historic inauguration.

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