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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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Dec 15, 2016

The economy is undoubtedly more durable than it was in the days when we relied on oil from unstable nations.

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Dec 14, 2016

The modifications and technical rectifications to the HTS set forth in Annex III to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the later of (i) February 1…

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Dec 14, 2016

Sustainable economic growth requires addressing climate change.

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Dec 14, 2016

We must continue our efforts to reform and strengthen the UN.

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Dec 14, 2016

In order to provide for the preferential treatment provided for in section 915 of the TFTEA, the HTS is modified as provided in Annex I to this proclamation.

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Dec 14, 2016

Today, 20 million more American adults have health insurance.

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Dec 14, 2016

In order to provide generally for the modifications in the rules for determining whether goods imported into the customs territory of the United States are eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the CAFTA-DR, to provide…

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Dec 14, 2016

We agreed on the need for a nationwide cessation of hostilities.

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Dec 14, 2016

We have to worry about... Congress starts feeling pretty comfortable with just having the president do all this stuff.

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