When Michelle Obama became First Lady of the United States in 2009‚ she had traveled a long way from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago‚ Illinois. Still she pledged to remain grounded and focused on her children and their well-being. She also expressed interest in focusing attention on women’s efforts to balance work and family. First Lady Obama commented that "My first priority will always be to make sure that our girls are healthy and grounded. Then I want to help other families get the
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office January 20‚ 2009 Vice President Joe Biden Preceded by George W. Bush United States Senator from Illinois In office January 3‚ 2005 – November 16‚ 2008 Preceded by Peter Fitzgerald Succeeded by Roland Burris Member of the Illinois Senate from the 13th District In office January 8‚ 1997 – November 4‚ 2004 Preceded by Alice Palmer Succeeded by Kwame Raoul Personal details Born Barack Hussein Obama II August 4‚ 1961 (age 53) Honolulu‚ Hawaii‚ U.S. Nationality American Political party Democratic
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by spending significant money upfront. The Obama campaign estimates his health care reform plan will cost between $50 and $65 billion a year when fully phased in. He assumes that it will be paid from savings in the system and from discontinuing the Bush tax cuts for those making more than $250‚000 per year. By contrast‚ the McCain Republican strategy for health care reform would first emphasize market reforms aimed at making the system affordable so more Americans can be part of the system and he
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believe that President Obama is doing a great job in his job performance within his term. Obama is trying to secure an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement to encourage the end to a long conflict. He is trying to make a better relationship with Iran in hope of ending the nuclear program. President Obama is trying to fix our relationship with China. He thinks the relationship with China will shape the 21st century. He states about the climate change “Neither profits from a growing dependence
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Spring 2012 – Western Studies II Research Assignment May 8‚ 2012 Is Obama a Prince? In the year 1531 the famous political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli’s wrote a treatise entitled The Prince. It explains the proper guidelines for a prince to successfully lead a republic. Although this sixteenth century politician’s main purpose was to unite a separate Italy‚ his political theories have been taken into deep consideration and are commonly exercised in politics today. If Machiavelli were alive
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Obama to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations 1 of 2. U.S. President Barack Obama and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk together at the National Martin Luther King Memorial on the National Mall in Washington September 30‚ 2014. U.S. President Barack Obama will attend India’s Republic Day celebrations in January as chief guest‚ a sign of steadily expanding ties between two countries that share concerns about China’s growing power in Asia. Obama was invited by Prime Minister Narendra
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The first hundred days of the presidency between Obama and Roosevelt (FDR) share a common similarity. Both‚ FDR and Obama entered office at a time when an economic crisis was taking place. In moments of despair‚ these men showed the willingness to make America better by giving the people hope. As a result‚ Congress passed several bills that were essential to the growth of the economy and businesses. Similar to FDR’s emergency banking bill‚ Obama creates a 1‚000 page emergency stimulus bill of $787
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reform our government so that it is more efficient‚ more transparent‚ and more creative. That will demand new thinking and a new sense of responsibility for every dollar that is spent.” That was one of the strong quotes Barack Obama inspired us with.Obama is a better candidate because his policies would steer America in the right direction and take us away from our darkest times.I support his ideas for education‚taxes and economy considering that his policies make more sense than romney’s.
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of the Affordability Care Act‚ popularly known as Obama Care” (see‚ question). This act was officially signed into law on March 23rd 2010. “The Affordable Care Act is the result of a joint effort between all sides of the isle‚ health insurance companies‚ and law makers and has been in the works for decades. The law itself is based on ‘Romney Care’‚ The Massachusetts health care insurance reform law‚ St. 2006‚ c.58” (www.obamacarefacts.com). Obama Care is useful to the citizens of the United States
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speech‚ and what is its purpose? Therefore‚ in what context does he deliver this speech? How much control does Obama have when adjusting his spoken language? -Aimed to persuade people to vote for him. - Initially an underdog - Aimed to connect with audience while still remaining authoritative - Controls figurative message through use of spoken language techniques Barack Obama delivered this speech during his election campaign to persuade voters that a vote for him would lead to positive
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