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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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Jan 9, 2014

An emergency exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts.

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Jan 9, 2014

I'm confident that these individuals will serve their country well.

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Jan 8, 2014

These first five Promise Zones will benefit from intensive federal support at the local level to help them implement their economic and community development goals.

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Jan 8, 2014

Together, students, teachers, administrators, parents, community, they're changing the odds in this neighborhood.

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Jan 8, 2014

Investment by and engagement of the private sector is necessary to develop and implement effective policies.

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Jan 8, 2014

Affordable, clean, and secure energy and energy services are essential for improving U.S. economic productivity, enhancing our quality of life, protecting our environment, and ensuring our Nation's security.

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Jan 8, 2014

It is the obligation of both President Kiir and Mr. Machar to ensure that the lives of their people and future of their young country are not further marred by continued violence and atrocities.

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Jan 8, 2014

Today, America is not just leading the world in energy production but it is also leading the world in energy innovation.

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Jan 8, 2014

The United States calls upon rebel-leader Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir to sign immediately the cessation of hostilities agreement tabled by IGAD.

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Jan 8, 2014

The Task Force shall submit a Quadrennial Energy Review Report to the President every 4 years beginning with a report delivered by January 31, 2015.

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Jan 8, 2014

If Roger can make it, and if I can make it, if Kiara can make it, every kid in this country can make it.

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Jan 8, 2014

The Affordable Care Act gives people greater control over their own health care and has already improved many aspects of the Nation's health care system.

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Jan 8, 2014

We've got to make sure that everybody is sharing in that growth.

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Jan 8, 2014

We are committed to pursuing reforms to our nation's surveillance programs.

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Jan 8, 2014

These unique partnerships support local goals and strategies with accountability for clear goals.

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Jan 8, 2014

Each of these designees knows and has demonstrated that it takes a collaborative effort to ensure that hard work leads to a decent living for every American, in every community.

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Jan 7, 2014

Heidi Biggs is the Executive Director for the Community Foundation of the Klamath Basin.

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Jan 7, 2014

H.R. 2279 may impact this prioritization if Federal agencies face litigation and the imposition of civil penalties on lower risk sites.

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Jan 7, 2014

The bill would disrupt ongoing reform efforts being undertaken by Federal regulators to ensure the sufficiency of appropriate financial assurance requirements needed to cover the cleanup of hazardous substance releases.

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