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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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Oct 21, 2016

First, we're proposing refunds for anyone whose bag is delayed, because you should not have to pay extra for a service you don't even receive.

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Oct 21, 2016

The Syrian regime has violated the Chemical Weapons Convention and UN Security Council Resolution 2118 by using industrial chlorine as a weapon against its own people.

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Oct 21, 2016

We condemn in the strongest possible terms the Asad regime's defiance of the longstanding global norm against chemical weapons use.

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Oct 21, 2016

That's what this is all about: taking steps, some big and some small, that can make your life a little bit better.

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Oct 21, 2016

We've put in place rules that virtually eliminated excessive delays on the tarmac.

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Oct 20, 2016

I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 with respect to the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Oct 20, 2016

Today, the Department of Labor is announcing the Administration's latest step to increase access to apprenticeship.

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Oct 20, 2016

We have increased Pell Grants, expanded student loan assistance going directly to students, cut taxes for those paying tuition.

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Oct 20, 2016

I call on Congress to continue its past support for apprenticeship in the final Fiscal Year 2017 spending bill.

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Oct 20, 2016

Let us honor the spirit in which these institutions were constructed by reaffirming the enduring truths at their core.

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Oct 20, 2016

Job-driven apprenticeships are among the surest pathways to provide American workers from all backgrounds with the skills and knowledge they need to acquire good-paying jobs and grow the economy.

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Oct 20, 2016

These capabilities can sometimes be delivered at a fraction of the cost and time of legacy satellite systems.

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Oct 20, 2016

NGA is partnering with the General Services Administration to develop an efficient, single point to access and purchase commercially-provided imagery data.

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Oct 20, 2016

On United Nations Day, we reflect on the progress we have made in the time since.

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Oct 20, 2016

HBCUs and community colleges help build our Nation's economy and strengthen the middle class.

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Oct 20, 2016

The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is announcing the 'Harnessing the Small Satellite Revolution' initiative.

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Oct 20, 2016

With each generation, HBCUs have shaped America for the better in indelible ways.

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Oct 20, 2016

This is one of the perks of the job that we'll miss most, along with Air Force One.

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Oct 20, 2016

The recent advent of smallsats, spacecraft that weigh anywhere from an ounce to as much as a few hundred pounds, has upended that status quo.

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Oct 20, 2016

These campuses were built from a determination to widely and profoundly expand the reach of our country's promise.

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Oct 20, 2016

It's a good reminder that we need to do everything we can to preserve this place we call home.

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Oct 20, 2016

It ought to reflect the amazing diversity, and the imagination, and the incredible ingenuity that defines the American people.

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