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.
By extending and expanding the payroll tax cut, the bill would cut in half the amount of payroll tax paid by employees.
By enacting S. 1944, the Congress and the President can work together to create jobs.
This is for 160 million people who, in 23 days, are going to see their taxes go up if Congress doesn't act.
On Bill of Rights Day, we celebrate this proud legacy and resolve to pass to our children an America worthy of our Founders' vision.
This is something that Democrats and Republicans agreed to last year with little fanfare, and it was good for the economy.
We recognize human rights as universal, and we stand with all those who reach for the dream of a free, just, and equal world.
I do not expect Congress to go home unless the payroll tax cut is extended and unless unemployment insurance is extended.
We renew our commitment to preserving our universal rights and perfecting our Union.
If the Congress does nothing, the typical working family earning $50,000 will see its taxes go up by $1,000.
More than 2,000 years ago, a child was born to two faithful travelers who could find rest only in a stable among the cattle and the sheep. But this was just not any child. Christ's birth made the angels rejoice, and attracted shepherds and…
The American consumers need to have the protections that they deserve.
This bill would create serious problems for implementing Clean Air Act public health protections.
We're going to make it easier to conduct the trade and travel that creates jobs.
This ambiguously written bill would create high levels of regulatory uncertainty.
We believe the Senate should act in the best interest of the American people and confirm tomorrow Richard Cordray as the first director of the CFPB.
The CFPB was a critical piece of that reform, and it's already doing groundbreaking work on behalf of American consumers.
This shouldn't be a Democratic or a Republican issue, this should be an American issue.
We're going to strike a better balance with sensible regulations that unleash trade and job creation.
On this National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we also reaffirm our commitment to carrying on their work.
Today Michelle and I join the American people in honoring the memory of the more than 2,400 American patriots.
I'm very pleased to welcome my friend and partner, Prime Minister Harper, back to the White House.
We agreed on the importance of a lasting and credible solution to the crisis.





