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.
We need to make sure small companies are able to open up, expand, and add names to their payrolls.
Many of them are showing true bravery today, and for that I thank them.
It was reassuring. He was very concerned. I think he was truthful in what he, you know, the way - he took time to see every one of us, every single one of us and spent a few minutes visiting with us, and very sincere in what he wanted to…
Today the Senate chose to move America forward towards that clean energy economy.
Agencies shall also take immediate steps to make better use of remaining real property assets.
We are still seeing problems for small businesses when it comes to being able to obtain loans to expand or hire new people.
Today's vote is yet another reminder of the urgent need to pass legislation that would help America transition to a 21st-century clean energy economy.
James E. Graves, Jr. is nominated to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
Throughout his career James E. Graves has shown unwavering integrity and an outstanding commitment to public service.
The financial markets... deserve certainty, but more importantly, in my mind, consumers and the American people deserve to know that there's a regulatory framework that is in place that protects consumers.
I am proud that the first bill I signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 4001 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), it is hereby ordered as follows:
I join the American people in extending my best wishes to all who celebrate Portugal Day.
In total, agency efforts required by this memorandum should produce no less than $3 billion in cost savings.
My Administration is committed to eliminating all forms of Government waste.
We have to move on an energy agenda that is forward looking, that creates jobs.
He, the First Lady and the entire administration are behind them and will be there long after the cameras are gone as they go through their unimaginable grief.
We need to update the laws to make sure that the people in the Gulf... are all made whole.
He simply could not go forward with new deepwater drilling until we have the proper safety measures in place to ensure that a tragedy like this never happens again.





