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.
Sep 19, 2007
I renew my call for the District Attorney to drop the excessive charges filed in this case.
Sep 19, 2007
When a noose hangs from a schoolyard tree in the 21st century and young men are treated in a way that is not equal nor just, it is not just an offense to the people of Jena or to the African-American community, it is an offense to the…
Sep 17, 2007
The American people work longer and harder than the people of any other wealthy nation in the world.
Sep 17, 2007
At a time when Americans are working harder than ever, we are taxing income from work at nearly twice the levels that we're taxing gains for investors.
Sep 17, 2007
It's a simple proposition. That the wealth we earn comes from the work that we do.
Sep 17, 2007
We should be insisting that everyone pays their fair share, and when I'm President, they will.
Sep 17, 2007
We believe that there is a place in the American economy for every American's dream.
Sep 17, 2007
When I'm President, we'll work to see that no retiree making less than $50,000 each year has to pay income tax.
Sep 17, 2007
I'll restore simplicity to the tax code, and fairness for the American middle class.
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