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.
The typical working family earning $50,000 will see its taxes go up by $1,000.
Upgrading the energy efficiency of America's buildings is one of the fastest, easiest, and cheapest ways to save money, cut down on harmful pollution, and create good jobs right now.
And today we're setting a new target of helping 6 million people get treatment by the end of 2013.
I'm directing all federal agencies to make at least $2 billion worth of energy efficiency upgrades over the next 2 years – at no up-front cost to the taxpayer.
I wish you all the happiest holiday season, the merriest of Christmases.
Today we come together as a global community, across continents, across faiths and cultures, to renew our commitment to ending the AIDS pandemic once and for all.
Now is the time to put country before party and work together on behalf of the American people.
I want to be clear about something else: Since taking office, we've increased overall funding to combat HIV/AIDS to record levels.
The global AIDS response is a shared responsibility that cannot be met by one nation alone.
Fight for every person who needs our help today, but also fight for every person who didn't live to see this moment.
And it shows that we can do big things when Republicans and Democrats put their common humanity before politics.
Now is not the time to put the economy and the security of the middle class at risk.
We come together, as a global community, across continents, faiths and cultures, to renew our commitment to ending the AIDS pandemic - once and for all.
In this season of hope, let's help those who need it most: the homeless, the hungry, the sick and shut in.
Senate Republicans chose to raise taxes on nearly 160 million hard-working Americans.
Christ's birth made the angels rejoice and attracted shepherds and kings from afar.
Every American with HIV should have access to the highest quality of care available.
The policies that he's advocating, in the context of the American Jobs Act and in the context of this debate that will be taking place on the floor of the United States Senate, about whether we should protect the payroll tax cut that…





