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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.

Oct 12, 2008

I've already proposed a middle class tax cut for 95 percent of workers and their families. But today, I'm calling on Congress to pass a plan so that the IRS will mail out the first round of those tax cuts as soon as possible.

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Oct 12, 2008

You will not be able to foreclose on their homes for three months; we need to give people the breathing room to get back on their feet.

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Oct 12, 2008

It's a plan that begins with one word that's on everybody's minds. And it's easy to spell, j-o-b-s, jobs.

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Oct 12, 2008

We'll create another 2 million jobs by fixing our crumbling roads and schools and bridges, our infrastructure. And if people ask you how are we going to pay for that? You just tell them, if we can afford to spend $10 billion a month…

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Oct 12, 2008

I have already proposed a middle-class tax cut for 95 percent of workers and their families. But, today, I'm calling on Congress to pass a plan, so that the IRS will mail out the first round of those tax cuts as soon as possible.

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Oct 12, 2008

You will not be able to foreclose those their home for three months. We need to give people the breathing room to get back on their feet.

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Oct 12, 2008

Together, we can create millions of new jobs, and deliver on the promise of health care you can afford and education that helps your kids compete.

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Oct 12, 2008

I'm worried about Americans who are losing their jobs, and their homes, and their life savings.

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Oct 12, 2008

Together, we can overcome the broken policies and divided politics of the last eight years.

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Oct 12, 2008

I propose that we allow every family to withdraw up to 15% from their IRA or 401(k) - up to a maximum of $10,000 - without any fine or penalty throughout 2009.

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