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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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Jun 25, 2010

Credit card companies will no longer be able to mislead you with pages and pages of fine print.

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Jun 25, 2010

We express our deepest sympathies for lives lost and disrupted by these senseless acts.

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Jun 24, 2010

I will continue to do what I can to foster and support a dynamic private sector.

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Jun 24, 2010

You will no longer be subject to all kinds of hidden fees and penalties or the predatory practices of unscrupulous lenders.

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Jun 24, 2010

Our economic growth and prosperity depend on a strong, robust financial sector.

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Jun 23, 2010

These men and women are true leaders who understand that America faces an unprecedented set of challenges.

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Jun 23, 2010

We are not going to rest or be satisfied until the leak is stopped at the source

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Jun 22, 2010

And as difficult as it is to lose General McChrystal, I believe that it is the right decision for our national security.

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Jun 22, 2010

He very publicly relieved a popular and talented general of command, not over strategy or policy differences, but because the general showed contempt for civilian leaders.

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Jun 22, 2010

We will not tolerate a safe haven for terrorists who want to destroy Afghan society from within.

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Jun 22, 2010

This turnaround has been especially dramatic in the United States.

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Jun 21, 2010

A president who is said to be very angry, angry that the general and his staff were involved in a wide ranging display of what's being termed insubordination.

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Jun 21, 2010

A judge here stopping the president's six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling, calling it arbitrary and capricious.

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Jun 21, 2010

And I think it's clear that the article in which he and his team appeared showed a poor -- showed poor judgment. And -- but I also want to make sure that I talk to him directly before I make any final decisions.

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Jun 21, 2010

Since I launched the 'Year of Community Living,' my Administration has taken a number of important steps to address the needs and concerns of those living with disabilities.

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Jun 21, 2010

I refuse to go back, and so do countless Americans who bravely shared their stories with me.

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Jun 21, 2010

Olmstead was a critical civil rights decision that affirmed a fundamental right for Americans with disabilities - the right to live independently.

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Jun 21, 2010

Stories like Amy's and Taylor's are exactly why we passed the Affordable Care Act.

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Jun 21, 2010

President Medvedev has been outspoken in certain instances about some of the reforms that need to be taken within Russia to strengthen the rule of law.

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Jun 21, 2010

And that’s when individuals and small businesses will finally have the same access to the same types of insurance plans that Members of Congress have for themselves.

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