These investments are absolutely critical, not just for our nation's students, teachers and schools, but for our country's economy
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.
Many industries have difficulty filling jobs requiring specific technical skills.
Congress needs to stop this middle class tax hike from happening--period.
Now is the time for commonsense action, and this tax cut is common sense.
Tell them not to play politics again by linking this debate to unrelated issues.
Women will still have access to free preventative care that includes contraceptive services no matter where they work.
Women will still have access to free, preventive care that includes contraceptive services no matter where they work. So that core principle remains.
Religious organizations will not have to provide contraceptive coverage or refer their employees to organizations that provide contraception.
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover women's preventive services.
Every woman should be in control of the decisions that affect her own health--period.
I wished Gabby well in her recovery and told her that I expect to see more of her in the months and years to come.
We weren't going to spend a year doing this, we're going to spend a week or two doing this.
Women will have free preventive care that includes contraceptive services no matter where she works.
Contraception coverage will be offered to women by their employers' insurance companies directly, with no role for religious employers who oppose contraception.
We are unique among nations for having been founded upon both these principles.
Religious liberty will be protected, and a law that requires free preventive care will not discriminate against women.
Her dedication to fairness and to this country has been an inspiration to so many, including myself.
The new policy ensures women can get contraception without paying a co-pay.
This bill gives our Nation's law enforcement expanded authority to combat illicit drug trafficking on our northern and southern borders.
We fought for this because it saves lives and it saves money for families, for businesses, for Government, for everybody.





