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.
I think Israel rightly is going to be very concerned, and we are as well.
Michelle has been as good a first lady as I think anybody can imagine.
I have issued an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957.
All property and interests in property of the Government of Iran, including the Central Bank of Iran, that are in the United States, are blocked and may not be transferred.
The making of donations of the type of articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957.
It is wrong for anyone to suggest that the only option for struggling, responsible homeowners is to sit and wait for the housing market to hit bottom.
I'll be the first to admit it didn't help as many folks as we'd hoped.
That's why I'm going to keep up the pressure on Congress to do the right thing.
I want to be clear: This plan will not help folks who bought a house they couldn't afford and then walked away from it.
Public engagement enhances the Government's effectiveness and improves the quality of its decisions.
To the extent permitted by law, there should be transparency in the preparation, identification, and use of scientific and technological information in policymaking.
Political officials should not suppress or alter scientific or technological findings and conclusions.
We need to extend the payroll tax cut and continue to provide emergency unemployment benefits through the end of this year
The situation in or in relation to Cote d'Ivoire continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa, vice Robert W. Pratt, retiring.
Jamie A. Hainsworth, of Rhode Island, to be United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years, vice Steven Gerard O'Donnell, resigned.
These values cannot truly find voice in our politics and our policies unless they find a place in our hearts.
I urge the House of Representatives to pass this bill, and I will sign it right away.
No one should be able to trade stocks based on nonpublic information gleaned on Capitol Hill.





