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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 21, 2010

The landmark new law will put into place comprehensive health insurance reforms that will hold insurance companies accountable.

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Sep 21, 2010

We will undertake capacity building, technical assistance and advisory services as well as large-scale investments through our multilateral programs to promote private sector flows in climate-resilient infrastructure, clean energy and…

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Sep 21, 2010

The cost of health care has been escalating faster than just about anything else.

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Sep 21, 2010

Starting September 23rd, if you purchase or join a new plan, you have the right to choose your own doctor in your insurer network.

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Sep 21, 2010

To pursue this vision, my administration conducted a comprehensive review of America's development programs.

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Sep 21, 2010

By ensuring that infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, fisheries, and other climate-sensitive sectors are protected from the worst impacts of climate change, the Administration will contribute to preserving long-term drivers of economic…

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Sep 21, 2010

Starting September 23rd, young adults will be allowed to remain on their parent's plan until their 26th birthday.

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Sep 21, 2010

Starting September 23rd, insurance companies are banned from cutting off your coverage due to an unintentional mistake on your application.

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Sep 21, 2010

These new protections include: Ban on Discriminating Against Kids with Pre-Existing Conditions.

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Sep 21, 2010

Nearly one billion people endure the misery of chronic hunger.

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Sep 21, 2010

In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we recognize the inherent dignity and rights of every individual.

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Sep 20, 2010

The people of the United States join the people of Armenia in celebrating Armenia's day of independence today.

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Sep 20, 2010

Because even though it has been 42 years, it's never too late to do the right thing.

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Sep 20, 2010

I will always be grateful that at a time of great peril for our country, a man of Larry’s brilliance, experience and judgment was willing to answer the call and lead our economic team.

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Sep 20, 2010

And while we have much work ahead to repair the damage done by the recession, we are on a better path thanks in no small measure to Larry’s wise counsel.

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Sep 19, 2010

The challenge, I think, for the Tea Party movement is to identify specifically, what would you do?

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Sep 19, 2010

The bottom line is, if your 401(k) is still down substantially from where it was a while back, it's not where it needs to be.

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Sep 19, 2010

The whole reason I ran was because my life is a testimony to the American Dream.

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Sep 19, 2010

All we've said is that we've got to make sure that we're not doing some of the same things that we were doing in the past that got us into this mess in the first place.

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