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• Day0One 2010/09/02 02:17:27
  

  What your President Obama has accomplished just 6 months into his first term.
  
  1.. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
  2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
  3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
  4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
  5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
  6. Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
  7. 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 family
  8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
  9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
  10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
  11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
  12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
  13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t ev...
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  What your President Obama has accomplished just 6 months into his first term.
  
  1.. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
  2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
  3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
  4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
  5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
  6. Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
  7. 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 family
  8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
  9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
  10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
  11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
  12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
  13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
  14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
  15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
  16. New federal funding for science and research labs
  17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
  18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
  19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
  20. New funds for school construction
  21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
  22. US Auto industry rescue plan
  23. Housing rescue plan
  24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
  25. 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 paying
  26. US financial and banking rescue plan
  27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
  28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with theGeneva Convention standards
  29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
  30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
  31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
  32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
  33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
  34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
  35. Successful release of US captain held bySomali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
  36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
  37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
  38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
  39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
  40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
  41. Signed national service legislation; expandednational youth service program
  42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
  43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
  44. Expanding vaccination programs
  45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
  46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
  47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
  48. 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 back
  49.. Ended the previous practice of protectingcredit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
  50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
  51. Lower drug costs for seniors
  52. 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 savings
  53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
  54. Improved housing for military personnel
  55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
  56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
  57 Increasing student loans
  58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorpsprogram
  59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
  60. Established a new cyber security office
  61. 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 contracts
  63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
  64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
  65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
  66. Improving benefits for veterans
  67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
  68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
  69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
  70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
  71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
  72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
  73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive
  74. Making more loans available to small businesses
  75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
  76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
  77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
  78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
  79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
  80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
  81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
  82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
  83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
  84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
  85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
  86. Held first Seder in White House
  87. 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 insured
  88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
  89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
  90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
  
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  Got his daughters a new puppy!
  Oh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office (LOL)
  This last one was just for fun.
  Sincerely: American-Dave

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• Scars Remain (aka Vicki) 2010/01/01 07:43:58
  

  
  
  I wish you and your family the best in 2010.

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• Chunky-D 2009/12/24 22:38:38
  

  Merry Christmas 2009

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• Quixy 2009/12/17 02:16:57
  

  Wishing you and yours a very Merry and Blessed Christmas, my friend!
  
  
  

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• Cat 2009/12/12 22:36:19
  

  
  
  
  
  WELCOME to The CAT HOUSE!
  
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• Elaine 2009/12/08 06:50:54
  

  Bill,
  I came to your profile to see if I could locate our communication because I forgot the entire conversation. I want you to know I almost had a heart attack. That sound made me jump six inches off my chair, my blood pressure went off the chart and I sat here for damn near 3 minutes holding my chest. You better warn people about that shew-ee boy! That's a killer.
  

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• Preussisches rotes Mondstei... 2009/11/26 21:08:57
  

  Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving ~ May your Thanksgiving be a time of celebration and friendship with family and friends ~ I thank God for His many blessings and grace which He has so graciously granted us ~ God is an awesome God and worthy to be praised ~ May we all take a moment today to thank Our Heavenly Father for His grace, His mercy, and His provision ~ I give thanks Father God for Jesus who gave His life as a ransom for me ~ Have an enjoyable and Happy Thanksgiving ~ Red Moon Goddess and family
  
  
  

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• Angel 2009/11/24 03:49:07
  

  Hi BillyBob, you have my vote;-) I love your profile..
  thanks for adding me as a friend... I hope you and your family have a very wonderful Thanksgiving...
  
  

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• Preussisches rotes Mondstei... 2009/11/18 08:16:13
  

  

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• jt 2009/11/18 05:15:45
  

  
  Welcome to my blogs. Have a gr8 day... jt

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• Elaine 2009/11/09 04:11:54
  

  

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• TexCyn ( the ticked off Texan) 2009/10/28 08:40:29
  

  Thanks for the add, Billy:)
  
  

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• safari 2009/10/28 03:21:09
  

  

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• Rev☠Donny☠Doom☠Agnostic 667 2009/10/24 08:15:40
  

  Cool playlist!!

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• Jim 2009/10/05 05:43:32
  

  Enjoyed your video talk! God bless you also.

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• Firekitty ∞ijm♥G☮F♀U∞ 2009/10/05 03:00:19
  

  

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• atlover 2009/10/04 16:50:56
  

  nice media!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• Granny in Georgia 2009/09/27 20:44:30
  

  Thanks for the invite! I'm having a great day.
  
  

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• Quixy 2009/09/27 16:38:46
  

  

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• Tiger Annie. AMERICAN. . w... 2009/09/13 22:48:45
  

  

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