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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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Sep 8, 2011

I am calling on Congress to approve my nearly $450 billion plan.

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Sep 8, 2011

Let's show the world once again why America is the greatest nation on Earth.

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Sep 8, 2011

We look forward to working with Ambassador Aujali and his team in the coming months.

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Sep 8, 2011

Grandparents hold a special place in our families, serving as elders, caregivers, and sources of lasting inspiration.

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Sep 8, 2011

I call on the Government of Egypt to honor its international obligations to safeguard the security of the Israeli Embassy.

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Sep 8, 2011

We pay humble tribute to all those who serve in our Armed Forces, and to the thousands of brave Americans who have given their last full measure of devotion during this difficult decade of war.

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Sep 8, 2011

Libyans have been an inspiration to the international community in their dignified struggle for freedom and a new way of life.

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Sep 8, 2011

Passing this jobs bill will put people to work rebuilding our crumbling roads and our crumbling bridges.

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Sep 8, 2011

We must keep Social Security strong and viable, while preserving it for future generations.

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Sep 8, 2011

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs.

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Sep 7, 2011

Now is the time to clear the way for a series of trade agreements that would make it easier for American companies to sell their products in Panama, Colombia and South Korea.

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Sep 7, 2011

I'm going to be accountable. If I don't have this done in three years, then there's going to be a one-term proposition.

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Sep 7, 2011

Regardless of the arguments we've had in the past, regardless of the arguments we'll have in the future, this plan is the right thing to do right now. You should pass it.

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Sep 7, 2011

The agreement we passed in July will cut government spending by about $1 trillion over the next 10 years. It also charges this Congress to come up with an additional $1.5 trillion in savings by Christmas.

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Sep 7, 2011

I am sending this Congress a plan that you should pass right away. It's called the American Jobs Act. There should be nothing controversial about this piece of legislation. Everything in here is the kind of proposal that's been supported…

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Sep 7, 2011

Gregg Jeffrey Costa is a distinguished individual who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice throughout his career.

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Sep 7, 2011

No single individual built America on their own. We built it together.

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Sep 7, 2011

I reject the idea that we need to ask people to choose between their jobs and their safety.

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Sep 7, 2011

She will be a diligent, judicious and esteemed addition to the Fourth Circuit bench.

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Sep 7, 2011

The purpose of the 'American Jobs Act' is simple: to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working.

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Sep 7, 2011

An emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal aid is ordered to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts.

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Sep 7, 2011

Kathryn Keneally, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Nathan J. Hochman, resigned.

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