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Message: <blockquote data-quote="728ups" data-source="post: 996104" data-attributes="member: 33372">I think ordering the mission to Kill Osama Bin Laden ( ole Dubya was too busy invading Iraq looking for them danged pesky WMD's that have never been found to bother hunting down OBL!) should be at the top,but here is a list of his accomplishments1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB6 Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date13. Phasing out the expensive friend-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research16. New federal funding for science and research labs17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools20. New funds for school construction21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out22. US Auto industry rescue plan23. Housing rescue plan24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying26. US financial and banking rescue plan27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with theGeneva Convention standards29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 201031. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office35. Successful release of US captain held bySomali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children41. Signed national service legislation; expandednational youth service program42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions44. Expanding vaccination programs45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters46. Closed offshore tax safe havens47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back49.. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources51. Lower drug costs for seniors52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel54. Improved housing for military personnel55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals57 Increasing student loans58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy60. Established a new cyber security office61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced66. Improving benefits for veterans67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive74. Making more loans available to small businesses75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,00079. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket86. Held first Seder in White House87. Attempting to reform the nation’s healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform90. Has announced his intention to push for education reformOh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office.Did I mention he passed health care reform ?</blockquote>

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