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65. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any previous president during his first six months in office. PolitiFact | Chain e-mail claims Obama has visited more countries in first six months of presidency than predecessors

66. As he promised, he gave a speech at a major Islamic forum in Cairo early in his administration. Text - Obama’s Speech in Cairo - Text - NYTimes.com

67. Helped to restore America's reputation around the world as a global leader that does the "right thing" in world affairs, at least according to the rest of the world. Highlights from 2009 Pulse of Europe Survey | Pew Global Attitudes Project 2010 Pew Global Attitudes Press Conference Video | Pew Global Attitudes Project

68. Re-established and reinforced our partnership with NATO and other allies on strategic international issues. Afghanistan and NATO | The White House

69. Closed a number of secret detention facilities. Obama Orders Secret Prisons and Detention Camps Closed - NYTimes.com

70. Improved relations with Middle East countries by appointing special envoys. Obama Names Special Envoys for Middle East, Afghanistan-Pakistan

71. Pushed for military to emphasize devlopment of foreign language skills. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Bolster the military's ability to speak different languages

72. Offered $400 million to the people living in Gaza, called on both Israel and the Palestinians to stop inciting violence. http://bit.ly/9axfWh

73. Refused to give Israel the green light to attack Iran over their possible nuclear program, and thus avoid another war that Republicans wanted. Obama: No green light for Israel to attack Iran - CNN

74. Worked with Democratic Congress to make donations to Haiti tax deductible in 2009. Haiti Donations Are Tax Deductible: Obama Signs Bill For 2009 Taxes

75. Established a new U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. Statement On Bilateral Meeting With President Hu Of China | The White House

76. Issued Executive Order blocking interference and helping to stabilize Somalia. http://1.usa.gov/hxdf8U

77. Established new, more reasonable policies in our relations with Cuba, such as allowing Cuban-Americans to visit their families and send money to support them. Obama Eases Limits On Cuba Travel, Remittances : NPR Obama to Loosen Restrictions on Policy With Cuba - NYTimes.com

78. Ordered the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay. It was Republicans (and, unfortunately, progressive Democrats) who prevented follow through. Barack Obama abandons Guantánamo closure plan after Congress veto | World news | The Guardian

79. Ordered a review of our detention and interrogation policy, and prohibited the use of torture, or what Bush called "enhanced interrogation." He ordered interrogators to limit their actions to the Army Field manual. Obama signs order to close Guantanamo Bay facility - CNN.com

80. Ordered all secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere to be closed. BBC NEWS | Special Reports | CIA shuts down its secret prisons

81. Released the Bush torture memos. Barack Obama releases Bush administration torture memos | World news | guardian.co.uk

82. On his second day in office, he signed a detailed Executive Order that banned torture, reversed all Bush torture policies, and put the United States in compliance with the Geneva Convention. Executive Order 13491 -- Ensuring Lawful Interrogations | The White House Obama Reverses Key Bush Security Policies - NYTimes.com

83. In response to the emerging "Arab Spring," he created a Rapid Response fund, to assist emerging democracies with foreign aid, debt relief, technical assistance and investment packages in order to show that the United States stands with them. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Create a rapid response fund for emerging democracies

84. Ended the F-22 program, saving $4 billion. Though the single-seat, twin-engine, fighter aircraft cost $358 million each, and the military had 187 built, the F-22 never flew a combat mission. The remarkable vote to kill the F-22 and what it means for America's military future. - Slate Magazine (The "fiscally conservative GOP fought to keep it.)

85. Passed the Iran Sanctions Act, to prevent war, and to encourage Iran to give up their nuclear program. President Obama Signs Iran Sanctions Act | The White House

86. Ended the Iraq War. Barack Obama marks end of Iraq war with tribute to troops - Telegraph

87. Authorized and oversaw a secret mission by SEAL Team Six to rescue two hostages held by Somali pirates. SEAL Team 6 Rescues Hostages in Secret Mission - YouTube

88. Through United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice, helped negotiate a peaceful split of Sudan into two countries, this allowing for the creation of an independent South Sudan. Obama grants U.S. recognition of South Sudan | Reuters



He Took a More Realistic Approach to “Defense”

89. Created a comprehensive new strategy for dealing with the international nuclear threat. Remarks By President Barack Obama In Prague As Delivered | The White House

90. Authorized a $1.4 billion reduction in Star Wars program in 2010. Pentagon unveils $533.7 billion budget - News - Stripes

91. Restarted nuclear nonproliferation talks and built up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols to where they had been before Bush. Obama wins passage of nuclear nonproliferation resolution at U.N. - Los Angeles Times

92. Signed and pushed through ratification a new SALT Treaty. New SALT Treaty Ratified, 71-26 | Politics Report

93. Negotiated and signed a new START Treaty that will lst until at least 2021. President Obama Announces the New START Treaty | The White House

94. Through the Defense Authorization Act, reversed the Bush Administration and committed to no permanent military bases in Iraq. PolitiFact | The Obameter: No permanent bases in Iraq

95. Developed first comprehensive strategy with regard to Afghanistan and Pakistan designed to facilitate the defeat of al Qaeda and the withdrawal of most troops, as well as the rebuilding of Afghanistan. Obama Announces Strategy for Afghanistan, Pakistan

96. Returned our focus to Afghanistan, stabilized the country, and began the process of withdrawing our troops from the country. Obama to withdraw troops from Afghanistan - seattlepi.com

97. Negotiated a deal with Afghan govenment, to withdraw troops and military support, while assisting in rebuilding and modernizing of the country. Obama?s Plan to Announce Afghanistan Withdrawal at NATO Summit is Shrewd Politics - The Daily Beast

98. Took steps to severely weaken al Qaeda and limited their ability to terrorize the world. US general: al-Qaida in Iraq severely weakened - Yahoo! News

99. Negotiated and signed a nuclear nonproliferation treaty with India. Presidential Memorandum - United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act | The White House

100. Took decisive action to use NATO to limit the slaughter of innocents in Libya, so that the Libyan people could topple the despotic Khadaffy government and determine their own fate. Obama leads rousing UN welcome for Libyan NTC - Africa - Al Jazeera English

101. Got Egyptian President/dictator Mubarak to leave the Egyptian government to the people, to determine their own fate. Obama presses Hosni Mubarak to make 'right decision' and step down - USA - FRANCE 24

102. In 2011, reoriented American focus from the Middle East to the Asian-Pacific region by simultaneouly engaging China and crafting new alliances with Asian countries uncomfortable with Chinese behavior. The Obama Administration's Pivot to Asia | Foreign Policy Initiative

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His Administration Treated Soldiers and Veterans with Respect That Was Missing Previously

103. Along with Congressional Democrats, not only reauthorized families of fallen soldiers to be able to visit when the body arrives at Dover AFB, but also provided funding for it. Ended the media blackout on coverage of the return of fallen soldiers. Pentagon Will Help Families Travel to Dover - NYTimes.com BBC NEWS | Americas | US war dead media blackout lifted

104. Funded Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with an extra $1.4 billion to improve veterans’ services. Veterans | The White House

105. Provided active combat troops with better body armor. Obama wants another $83 billion for Iraq, Afghanistan - CNN

106. Created Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record program for military personnel, in order to improve the quality of their medical care. "The Care They Were Promised and the Benefits That They Have Earned" | The White House

107. Put an end to the Bush-era stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan beyond their enlistment date. (personal note: my son will be in harm’s way for six fewer months with Obama as president, so you know I love this one.) ‘Stop-Loss’ Will All but End by 2011, Gates Says - NYTimes.com

108. Along with Congressional Democrats, supported and signed Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, which made more money available to enable better medical care for veterans. Remarks by the President at signing of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act | The White House

109. Along with Congressional Democrats, ushered through largest spending increase in 30 years for Department of Veterans Affairs, with money to go to improved medical facilities, and to assist states in acquiring or constructing state nursing homes and extended care facilities. President Obama?s 2010 Spending Plan Initiates Transformation for VA Services - Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

110. Created the Green Vet Initiative, which provided special funding to the Labor Department to provide veterans with training in green jobs. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Create a 'Green Vet Initiative' to promote environmental jobs for veterans

111. Initiated and signed a recruitment and employment plan to get more veterans into government jobs. http://bit.ly/b48coi

112. Oversaw a $4.6 billion expansion of the Veterans Administration budget to pay for more mental health professionals. Our Products - VA Office of Budget

113. Signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, which ensures that spouses of military personnel who are forced to move because their spouse is posted for military duty will be able to avoid state taxes in their temporary residence. http://bit.ly/1Gh0NX



He Refocused the Federal Government on Education

114. Repeatedly increased funding for student financial aid, and at the same time cut the banks completely out of the process. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Expand Pell grants for low-income students Obama?s Budget: Supporting Students, Not Banks | OurFuture.org http://bit.ly/eEzTNq

115. Reformed student loan program, to make it possible for students to refinance at a lower rate. Obama Signs Overhaul of Student Loan Program - NYTimes.com

116. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act , invested heavily in elementary, secondary and post-secondary education. Education | The White House

117. Created the Race to the Top program, which encouraged states to come up with effective school reforms and rewards the best of them. Race to the Top: Making History : Valerie Visconti

118. Oversaw major expansion of broadband availability in K-12 schools nationwide Obama announces new U.S. broadband connection funding - CNN ,

119. Oversaw major expansion in school construction. Obama: Education Money Must Come With Reform - Politics K-12 - Education Week

120. Also through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, he put $5 billion into early education, including Head Start. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Education Jobs and Reform

121. Signed the Democratic-sponsored Post-9/11 GI Bill, also known as GI Bill 2.0 http://bit.ly/hPhG7J

122. Oversaw expansion of the Pell Grants program, to expand opportunity for low income students to go to college. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Expand Pell grants for low-income students

123. Along with Democratic Congress, passed and signed Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which provided an extra $12.2 billion in funds. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: IDEA Recovery Funds for Services to Children and Youths with Disabilities

124. Took major new steps to protec students from ineffective for-profit colleges through "gainful employment" measures, whereby schools have to demonstrate that its students actually find work to get federal aid. Obama Administration Announces New Steps to Protect Students from Ineffective Career College Programs | U.S. Department of Education

125. With First Lady Michelle Obama, passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, which will improve nutrition in schools and make children healthier. Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act

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His Administration Treated Soldiers and Veterans with Respect That Was Missing Previously

103. Along with Congressional Democrats, not only reauthorized families of fallen soldiers to be able to visit when the body arrives at Dover AFB, but also provided funding for it. Ended the media blackout on coverage of the return of fallen soldiers. Pentagon Will Help Families Travel to Dover - NYTimes.com BBC NEWS | Americas | US war dead media blackout lifted

104. Funded Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with an extra $1.4 billion to improve veterans’ services. Veterans | The White House

105. Provided active combat troops with better body armor. Obama wants another $83 billion for Iraq, Afghanistan - CNN

106. Created Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record program for military personnel, in order to improve the quality of their medical care. "The Care They Were Promised and the Benefits That They Have Earned" | The White House

107. Put an end to the Bush-era stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan beyond their enlistment date. (personal note: my son will be in harm’s way for six fewer months with Obama as president, so you know I love this one.) http://nyti.ms/e2YQ7Q

108. Along with Congressional Democrats, supported and signed Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, which made more money available to enable better medical care for veterans. Remarks by the President at signing of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act | The White House

109. Along with Congressional Democrats, ushered through largest spending increase in 30 years for Department of Veterans Affairs, with money to go to improved medical facilities, and to assist states in acquiring or constructing state nursing homes and extended care facilities. President Obama?s 2010 Spending Plan Initiates Transformation for VA Services - Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

110. Created the Green Vet Initiative, which provided special funding to the Labor Department to provide veterans with training in green jobs. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Create a 'Green Vet Initiative' to promote environmental jobs for veterans

111. Initiated and signed a recruitment and employment plan to get more veterans into government jobs. http://bit.ly/b48coi

112. Oversaw a $4.6 billion expansion of the Veterans Administration budget to pay for more mental health professionals. Our Products - VA Office of Budget

113. Signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, which ensures that spouses of military personnel who are forced to move because their spouse is posted for military duty will be able to avoid state taxes in their temporary residence. President Signs Military Spouses Residency Relief Act



He Refocused the Federal Government on Education

114. Repeatedly increased funding for student financial aid, and at the same time cut the banks completely out of the process. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Expand Pell grants for low-income students Obama?s Budget: Supporting Students, Not Banks | OurFuture.org http://bit.ly/eEzTNq

115. Reformed student loan program, to make it possible for students to refinance at a lower rate. Obama Signs Overhaul of Student Loan Program - NYTimes.com

116. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act , invested heavily in elementary, secondary and post-secondary education. Education | The White House

117. Created the Race to the Top program, which encouraged states to come up with effective school reforms and rewards the best of them. Race to the Top: Making History : Valerie Visconti

118. Oversaw major expansion of broadband availability in K-12 schools nationwide Obama announces new U.S. broadband connection funding - CNN ,

119. Oversaw major expansion in school construction. Obama: Education Money Must Come With Reform - Politics K-12 - Education Week

120. Also through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, he put $5 billion into early education, including Head Start. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Education Jobs and Reform

121. Signed the Democratic-sponsored Post-9/11 GI Bill, also known as GI Bill 2.0 http://bit.ly/hPhG7J

122. Oversaw expansion of the Pell Grants program, to expand opportunity for low income students to go to college. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Expand Pell grants for low-income students

123. Along with Democratic Congress, passed and signed Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which provided an extra $12.2 billion in funds. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: IDEA Recovery Funds for Services to Children and Youths with Disabilities

124. Took major new steps to protec students from ineffective for-profit colleges through "gainful employment" measures, whereby schools have to demonstrate that its students actually find work to get federal aid. Obama Administration Announces New Steps to Protect Students from Ineffective Career College Programs | U.S. Department of Education

125. With First Lady Michelle Obama, passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, which will improve nutrition in schools and make children healthier. Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act

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He Pushed Through Improvements in National Safety and Security

126. Restored federal agencies such as FEMA to the point that they have been able to manage a huge number of natural disasters successfully. Obama declares record number of federal natural disasters Anderson Independent Mail

127. Authorized Navy SEALS to successfully secure the release of a US captain held by Somali pirates and increased patrols off the Somali coast. In Rescue of Captain, Navy Kills 3 Pirates - NYTimes.com

128. Has repeatedly beefed up border security PolitiFact | The Obameter: Secure the borders

129. Ordered and oversaw the Navy SEALS operation that killed Osama bin Laden. PolitiFact | The Obameter: We will kill bin Laden



Reoriented Government to an Adult View on Science, Technology and Health Care

130. Created a Presidential Memorandum to restore scientific integrity in government decision-making. Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies 3-9-09 | The White House

131. Opened up process for fast-tracking patent approval for green energy projects. Green Innovation Getting More Support from Fast Patent Approval Process - CleanTechnica

132. Eliminated Bush-era restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, and provided increased federal support for biomedical and stem cell research. Obama overturns Bush policy on stem cell research | World news | guardian.co.uk New Rules Expand Federal Funding of Stem-Cell Research - TIME

133. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, committed more federal funding, about $18 billion, to support non-defense science and research labs. The Science of Spending Stimulus Money Wisely - NYTimes.com

134. Signed Democratic-sponsored Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, the first comprehensive attempt to improve the lives of Americans living with paralysis. - Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

135. Expanded the Nurse-Family Partnership program, which provides home visits by trained registered nurses to low-income expectant mothers and their families, to cover more first-time mothers. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Expand the Nurse-Family Partnership to all low-income, first-time mothers

136. Obama EPA reveresed research ethics standards which allowed humands to be used as "guinea pigs" in tests of the effects of chemicals, to comply with numerous codes of medical ethics. EPA Reverses Controversial 'Human Guinea Pig' Rule | Wired Science | Wired.com

137. Conducted a cyberspace policy review. Statement by the Press Secretary on Conclusion of the Cyberspace Review | The White House

138. Provided financial support for private sector space programs. NASA Announces Plan to Invest in Commercial Crew Concepts - Commercial Spaceflight Federation

139. Oversaw enhanced earth mapping, to provide valuable data for agricultural, educational, scientific, and government use. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Enhance earth mapping

140. Along with Democrats in Congress, ushered through and signed a bill authorizing FDA to regulate tobacco. http://on.msnbc.com/fiKViB As a result, the FDA has Ordered Tobacco Companies to Disclose Cigarette Ingredients and banned sale of cigarettes falsely labeled as “light.”

141. Through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provided $500 million for Health Professions Training Programs. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Expand funding to train primary care providers and public health practitioners

142. Increased funding for community-based prevention programs. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Increase funding to expand community based prevention programs

143. Oversaw a 50% decrease in cost of prescription drugs for seniors. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (2010; 111th Congress H.R. 4872) - GovTrack.us Seniors Already Seeing Lower Prescription Drug Costs | The White House

144. Eliminated the Bush-era practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug companies on price. Error

145. Two weeks after taking office, signed Democratic-sponsored Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act, which increased the number of children covered by health insurance by 4 million. Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 | TheMiddleClass.org

146. Urged Congress to investigate Anthem Blue Cross for raising premiums 39% without explanation. Democratic Rep. Waxman responded by launching a probe, and Anthem Blue Cross put increase on hold for two months. http://yhoo.it/e8Tj9C

147. Ushered through and signed Affordable Care Act, which expanded health insurance coverage to at least 30 million more people, ended many common insurance company practices that are often detrimental to those with coverage. He also established healthcare.gov, so that taxpayers could keep up with developments. Home | HealthCare.gov

148. Through ACA, allowed children to be covered under their parents’ policy until they turned 26. Obama Signs Bill on Student Loans and Health Care - NYTimes.com

149. Through the ACA, provided tax breaks to allow 3.5 million small business to provide health insurance to their employees, and 29 million people will receive tax breaks to help them afford health insurance. Obama Signs Bill on Student Loans and Health Care - NYTimes.com

150. Through the ACA, expanded Medicaid to those making up to 133% of the federal poverty level. http://nyti.ms/ekMWpo

151. Through the ACA, health insurance companies now have to disclose how much of your premium actually goes to pay for patient care. Obama Signs Bill on Student Loans and Health Care - NYTimes.com

152. Provisions in theACA have already resulted in Medicare costs actually declining slightly this fiscal year, for the first time in many years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The increase in 2011 was 4%, which is very low compared to the average 12% annual inflation rate during previous 40 years. http://1.usa.gov/oMxpTh

153. Through the ACA, expanded space exploration and discovery options to more players NASA Announces Plan to Invest in Commercial Crew Concepts - Commercial Spaceflight Federation

154. Through the Connect America Fund, pushed through and received FCC approval for a move of $8 billion in subsidies away from telephone landlines to assist lower-income rural families in accessing broadband. FCC approves broadband Internet plan, promises 500,000 jobs - latimes.com



He Took Steps to Strengthen the Middle Class and Families, and to Fight Poverty

155. Worked to provide affordable, high-quality child care to working families. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Provide affordable, high-quality child care

156. Cracked down on companies that were previously denying sick pay, vacation and health insurance, and Social Security and Medicare tax payments through abuse of the employee classification of independent contractor. U.S. Cracks Down on ‘Contractors’ as a Tax Dodge - NYTimes.com

157. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act , cut taxes for 95% of America's working families. PolitiFact | A credit for workers cuts taxes for middle class

158. Tax rates for average working families are the lowest since 1950. Under Obama Taxes Reach Lowest Level Since Truman - Robert Schlesinger (usnews.com)

159. Extended and fully funded the patch for the Alternative Minimum Tax for 10 years. Alternative Minimum Tax Reform Now Part of the Senate Stimulus | TPMDC

160. Extended discounted COBRA health coverage for the unemployed from 9 months to 15 months, and he’s extended unemployment benefits several times. Obama Signs Unemployment Benefits Extension How to Get Extended Cobra Health Insurance Subsidies - NYTimes.com President extends unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks - Nov. 5, 2009 Obama compromises with GOP to extend tax cuts, unemployment benefits

161. Provided a $20 billion increase for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps). Food Stamps News - The New York Times

162. Signed an Executive Order that established the White House Office of Urban Affairs. New White House Office to Redefine Urban Policy



He Took Concrete Steps to Improve Our Environment and Address Our Energy Needs

163. Fast-tracked regulations to allow states to enact fuel efficiency standards that exceeded federal standards. Obama’s Order Is Likely to Tighten Auto Standards - NYTimes.com

164. Fast-tracked increased fuel economy standards for vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year. It was the first time such standards had been increased in a decade. Obama announces new fuel standards - Mike Allen and Eamon Javers - POLITICO.com

165. Oversaw establishment of an Energy Partnership for the Americas, to create more markets for American-made biofuels and green energy technologies. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Establish an Energy Partnership for the Americas

166. Obama EPA reversed a Bush-era decision to allow the largest mountaintop removal project in US history. Obama Administration Reverses Largest Appalachian Mountaintop Removal Permit in US History - CleanTechnica

167. Ordered the Department of Energy to implement more aggressive efficiency standards for common household appliances. Appliance Efficiency Standards | The White House

168. Ordered energy plants to prepare to produce at least 15% of all energy through renewable resources like wind and solar, by 2021. Lawmakers turn to public on Obama clean energy plan | Reuters (As you can see, Republicans are trying hard to kill it.)

169. Oversaw the creation of an initiative that converts old factories and manufacturing centers into new clean technology centers. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Establish program to convert manufacturing centers into clean technology leaders

170. Bypassed Republican opposition in Congress and ordered EPA to begin regulating and measuring carbon emissions. US EPA to Begin Regulating Carbon Emissions | Farron Cousins

171. Obama EPA ruled that CO2 is a pollutant. EPA Wields Timely Stick: Ruling CO2 a Public Danger Before Copenhagen Climate Decision - CleanTechnica

172. Oversaw doubling federal spending on clean energy research. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Double federal spending for research on clean fuels

173. Pushed through a tax credit to help people buy plug-in hybrid cars. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Enact tax credit for consumers for plug-in hybrid cars

174. Created a program to develop renewable energy projects on the waters of our Outer Continental Shelf that will produce electricity from wind, wave, and ocean currents. President Obama Highlights Vision for Clean Energy Economy

175. Reengaged in the climate change and greenhouse gas emissions agreements talks, and proposed one himself. He also addressed the U.N. Climate Change Conference, officially reversing the Bush era stance that climate change was a “hoax.” Obama Calls For Climate Change Agreement | Latest News | Chemical & Engineering News http://bit.ly/fE2PxK Obama Says He?ll Push for Clean Energy Bill - NYTimes.com

176. Fully supported the initial phase of the creation of a legally-binding treaty to reduce mercury emissions worldwide. Obama Shifts U.S. Policy to Back Global Mercury Control Treaty

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177. Required states to provide incentives to utilities to reduce their energy consumption. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Require states to provide incentives for utilities to reduce energy consumption

178. Following the neglect of Bush’s eight year reign, he reengaged in a number of treaties and agreements designed to protect the Antarctic. Obama Calls For Limits on Antarctic Tourism | Notes From Sea Level

179. Created tax write-offs for purchases of hybrid automobiles, and later he and Democrats morphed that program into one that includes electric cars. Hybrid Car Tax Credits (United States): Incentives Fade into Memory | Hybrid Cars

180. Mandated that federal government fleet purchases be for fuel-efficient American vehicles, and encouraged that federal agencies support experimental, fuel-efficient vehicles. GSA Buys $210 Million Worth of Fuel Efficient Vehicles From U.S. Carmakers - AutoObserver GSA Drives Innovative, Job-Creating Sustainable Industries GSA Unveils Recovery Act Fuel-Efficient Cars

181. Got BP to cough up $20 billion to establish Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, to reduce the need for taxpayer funds to be used for compensation and clean up. BP agrees to $20 billion fund for gulf oil spill claims (Note: it took 20 years to get $1.3 billion for the Exxon Valdez spill. )

182. Oversaw and pushed through amendment to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 authorizing advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Bill Summary & Status - 111th Congress (2009 - 2010) - S.3473 - All Congressional Actions - THOMAS (Library of Congress)

183. Actively tried to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to eliminate the liability limits for those companies responsible for large oil spills. White House Proposes Bill to Lift Caps on Offshore Oil Spill Liability - NYTimes.com

184. Initiated Criminal and Civil inquiries into the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. U.S. Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Oil Spill - NYTimes.com

185. Through his EPA, he asserted federal legal supremacy, and barred Texas from authorizing new refinery permits on its own. EPA bars Texas' authority to issue refinery operating permits - Beaumont Enterprise

186. Strengthened the Endangered Species Act. Release: President Obama Restores Endangered Species Protections

187. Obama EPA improved boiler safety standards to improve air quality, and save 6500 lives per year. NRDC: Press Release - New EPA Boiler Standards Will Save 6,500 Lives Per Year

188. Through the EPA, attemped to take steps to severely limit the use of antibiotics in livestock feed, to increase their efficacy in humans. FDA takes steps to limit use of antibiotics in livestock | Grist

189. Through new EPA regulations, he created a pretext for closing the dirtiest power plants in the country, by limiting emissions of mercury and other toxic gasses. Obama praises EPA mercury rule, calls for steps to ensure grid reliability - The Hill's E2-Wire

190. Increased funding for National Parks and Forests by 10% National Parks Conservation Association Applauds Increase in Funding for National ParksInterior Bill Helps Address Park Needs | National Parks Conservation Association

191. Announced greatly improved commercial fuel efficiency standards. President Obama Announces First Ever Fuel Economy Standards for Commercial Vehicles | The White House

192. Announced a huge increase in average fuel economy standards from 27.5mpg in 2010 to 35.5mpg starting in 2016 and 54.5 starting in 2025 President Obama Announces New Fuel Economy Standards | The White House



But That's Not All...

193. Expanded trade agreements to include stricter labor and environmental agreements such as NAFTA. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Include environmental and labor standards in trade agreements

194. Oversaw funding of the design of a new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History, which is scheduled to open on the National Mall in 2015. He protected the funding during the recent budget negotiations. http://on.fb.me/fD0EVO Most Smithsonian funding intact under budget deal | Maryland Daily Record

195. Oversaw and passed increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. PolitiFact | The Obameter: Support increased funding for the NEA

196. Nominated Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Sotomayor is the first Hispanic Justice in the court’s history, and the women represent only the third and fourth women to serve on the court, out of a total of 112 justices. Sotomayor Confirmed To Supreme Court Elena Kagan appointed to the supreme court after US senate vote | Law | The Guardian

197. Appointed the most diverse Cabinet in history, including more women than any other incoming president. http://bit.ly/dX6vNB

198. Eliminated federal funding for abstinence-only education, and rescinded the global gag rule. US teen pregnancy and syphilis rates rose sharply during George Bush's presidency, Centres for Disease Control finds | Society | guardian.co.uk Obama Rescinds ?Global Gag Rule,? Commits to Funding UNFPA

199. Loosened the rules and allowed the 14 states that legalized medical marijuana to regulate themselves without federal interference. New Medical Marijuana Policy: Obama Administration Will Not Seek Arrests For People Following State Laws

200. Signed national service legislation, increasing funding for national service groups, including triple the size of the Americorps program. Obama signs national service legislation - CNN

201. Signed an Executive Order that will speed up deployment of a more comprehensive broadband infrastructure. Executive Order -- Accelerating Broadband Infrastructure Deployment | The White House

202. Signed an Executive Order creating jobs immediately by instructing them to reduce the time needed for review and permitting of infrastructure projects. Executive Order -- Improving Performance of Federal Permitting and Review of Infrastructure Projects | The White House

203. Signed a bill that provided $4.3 billion in additional assistance to 9/11 first reponders. 9/11 Responder Bill Becomes Law - US News and World Report

204. Signed an Executive Order pledging support for efforts to end the global problem of violence against women and girls. Executive Order -- Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally | The White House

205. Signed the Claims Resolution Act, which provided $4.6 billion in funding for a legal settlement with black and Native American farmers who had been cheated out of government loans and natural resource royalties in the past. President Obama Signs the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 | The White House

And Did You Know?

206. Despite the characterizations of some, Obama’s success rate in winning congressional votes on issues was an unprecedented 96.7% for his first year in office. Though he is often cited as superior to Obama, President Lyndon Johnson’s success rate in 1965 was only 93%. CQ: Obama's Winning Streak On Hill Unprecedented : NPR

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Wow

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Just remember he's done / where the fork so I can stick it in him / in 2016

ps : He could shit a golden turd and I would be like FUCKYOU Federally Decriminalize Marijuana & Start taxing (Both STATE + FEDERAL TAXES are WELCOMED).


Yeah, thats how it is over here. Mitt Romney shouldn't have even been the fucking CANDIDATE, he was a shit-storm of failure and future "lining of certain peoples pockets" for "kickbacks when hes out of office,cuz even if he HAD won,that fgt did NOT EARN HIS POSITION...") he is shit and his shady shit-fest will only be secure so long as the same-shitty-circle-of-two-faced-fucks in our goverment remain in control.

http://motleynews.net/2012/08/29/joh...ns-pissed-off/

John Boehner was the epicenter of the flat out plain and simple TYRANNY that is the 'Current Goverment'.

TV = Pre-Sorted SHIT.
Internet = One voice is heard by thousands,and when something legit and credible happens, like letting a deaf-and-dumb John Bohner be the audible vote counter (COME ON WHAT - THE - FUCK ,AUDIBLE/AUDIO/1-LISTENING-NIG?A who's name is BONER. There was no clear I's have it vs No's have it.

On top of that,since when do we count multiple hundreds or THOUSANDS of votes by a ignorant ass'd VOCAL vote. Thats stupid as shit, infinitely rigged to hell and back.



This guy is gay like JBONES boyfriends C?CK for real.

America is corrupt and its being well documented ~ The people are waking up.

Good game,and plz learn to play CaptureTheFLAGE
Smokey says:^^ He mad !!!

[gdiddy62]

I still feel you are saying that the votes of Hispanics and women mean less than other votes? Maybe I'm misinterpreting? You ARE still very sterotypical about these people "wanting" more. I don't think that is in any way, shape or form true. Sure, there are, and always be, some deadbeats, but they are few and generally quickly discovered and not an impact on total dollars as are the "working" poor when compared to subsidies and tax breaks to corporations and rich individuals. Why shouldn't the average worker expect more than what they get when CEO's are paid 400x more than they are! I agreed with the 99% because they were upset that the rich were still doing what they were before the bailout. I'm not sure of their tactics, which could have been better, but it still is much better than secession IMO.

Anyway I've said my piece and will now go back to talking only Quake now.

[Mindf!3ldzX]

Well nicely put and i appreciate your opinion on the matter. Obviously we stand on different sides. I side against the 99%ers. I too will go back to playing the game im playing. "Ultima Online"...

We the people, demand Disco play Quake1.

[Spiney]

John Cleese vs Extremism - YouTube

[Mindf!3ldzX]

well im off all week and had to pick a game to play because normally i dont have much time to play. Quake didnt appeal that much to me with me pinging 200 everywhere....

One of these days i will be back in a better location and will check back. Maybe on the 20th anniversary. haha.

Ha Ha,fully understandable Where would a server need to exist near for your ping to thin out?