We've seen an America that was hopelessly hooked on foreign oil kick that addiction and suddenly we're producing solar energy and wind energy and fighting to protect our planet by reducing harmful carbon pollution.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
I encourage all Americans to visit www.NDEP.NIH.gov to find resources available through the National Diabetes Education Program to help make and sustain healthy lifestyle and behavior changes.
Unless we act, approximately one-third of all children born since the turn of the century will suffer from diabetes during their lifetimes.
This is the beginning of a conversation that I want to push for the next 15 months...
Part of my understanding of race is that it's more of a social construct than a biological reality.
We need jobs to offer the kind of pay and benefits that let people raise a family.
Parity aims to eliminate restrictions on mental health and substance use coverage.
Each November, we recognize the important role that adoption has played in the lives of children and families in our country.
More than 100,000 children were waiting to be adopted from foster care.
One of the most important jobs many of us will ever have is being a parent.
To make the possibility of adoption real for more children across our country, my Administration has eliminated barriers to adoption.
Today, the President granted commutation of sentence to the following 98 individuals.
I encourage all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our Nation.
The Affordable Care Act ended insurance discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders.
I encourage all Americans to observe this month by answering the call to find a permanent and caring family for every child in need.
Most people are going to be pleasantly surprised at just how affordable their options are if we can just get them to see for themselves.





