Dec 8, 2009
My Administration is committed to building a high-quality, efficient health care system and improving access to health care for all Americans.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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 8, 2009
Patricia A. Hoffman, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability), vice Kevin M. Kolevar, resigned.
Dec 8, 2009
Health centers participating in this demonstration must have shown their ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, integrated, and accessible health care.
Dec 8, 2009
Federal employees and their union representatives are an essential source of front-line ideas and information about the realities of delivering Government services to the American people.
Dec 8, 2009
Larry Persily, of Alaska, to be Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects for the term prescribed by law, vice Drue Pearce, resigned.
Dec 8, 2009
An additional $1.5 billion is supporting much-needed capital improvements.
Dec 8, 2009
Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador.
Dec 8, 2009
One of the first investments we made through the Recovery Act was in supporting our nation's community health centers.
Dec 8, 2009
Health care isn't just about diagnosing patients and treating illness, it's about caring for people and promoting wellness.
Dec 8, 2009
Together, these three initiatives...will give more people the peace of mind of knowing that health care will be there for them and their families when they need it.
Dec 8, 2009
The medical homes approach also emphasizes activities related to quality improvement, access to care, communication with patients, and care management and coordination.
Dec 8, 2009
As Americans, we must keep striving to live up to our founding ideals.
Dec 8, 2009
Demonstration programs establishing the medical homes approach have been recommended by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.
Dec 8, 2009
Spurring hiring and economic growth are not Democratic or Republican issues; they are American issues that affect every single one of our constituents.
Dec 8, 2009
I've called on Congress to provide temporary incentives for consumers to buy the materials needed to retrofit their homes for greater energy efficiency.
Dec 8, 2009
The purpose of this order is to establish a cooperative and productive form of labor-management relations throughout the executive branch.
Dec 8, 2009
These centers served more than 17 million patients in 2008 and are estimated to serve more than 20 million patients in 2010.
Dec 8, 2009
Health centers use interdisciplinary teams to treat the 'whole patient' and focus on chronic disease management.
Dec 8, 2009
History shows that countries that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, secure, and successful.
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