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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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Jun 8, 2014

Today, the Western Governors Association and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to improve the drought and extreme weather information, analysis, and tools.

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Jun 8, 2014

A postsecondary education is the single most important investment that Americans can make in their futures.

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Jun 8, 2014

My Administration has worked to ensure that college remains affordable and student debt is manageable.

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Jun 8, 2014

A young woman named Ashley... said, 'I am the future'—she put 'am' in capital letters so that I'd know she means business.

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Jun 8, 2014

By the authority vested in me as President, I hereby direct the following:

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Jun 8, 2014

The recently-released National Climate Assessment confirms that climate change is already affecting every region of the country.

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Jun 8, 2014

This new approach provides certainty in addressing growing fire suppression needs while better safeguarding prevention and other non-suppression programs.

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Jun 8, 2014

College remains a good investment, resulting in higher earnings and a lower risk of unemployment.

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Jun 8, 2014

In America, no hard-working young person should be priced out of a higher education.

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Jun 8, 2014

Nothing should stand in the way of a young person's education.

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Jun 8, 2014

Many feel burdened by debt, especially as they seek to start a family, buy a home, launch a business, or save for retirement.

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Jun 8, 2014

We know that some higher education—some additional skills—is going to be your surest path to the middle class.

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Jun 8, 2014

The Federal Government will continue to look for ways to effectively partner with state and local governments.

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Jun 8, 2014

A college education is the single most important investment that Americans can make in their futures.

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Jun 8, 2014

I will continue to do what I can to rally supporters because I want to see immigration reform become a reality.

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Jun 6, 2014

The United States is committed to supporting Ukraine's democratic reforms, economic development, and sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Jun 6, 2014

I'll keep fighting to give more young people the chance to earn their own piece of the American Dream.

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Jun 6, 2014

I've taken action on my own to offer millions of students the opportunity to cap their monthly student loan payments to 10 percent of their income.

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Jun 6, 2014

The United States has provided assistance to Moldova in these efforts.

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