Obama’s biggest failure; immigration enforcement.

[LilOlLady]

OBAMA’S BIGGEST FAILURE; IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.

Obama say his biggest failure is failure to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform (amnesty, path to citizenship and chain migration) But his biggest failure is failure to enforce standing immigration laws which result in a flood of illegal alien children crossing the border and parents with children crossing illegally. Because: his promise of amnesty, stopping deportations which is send the welcome mat and an invitation that if you come, you can stay and you can work. Taking jobs from Americans and lower wages. We will give your children an education, food stamp, medical care and housing. And it don’t stop here.

You pay nearly $1B a year to house illegal immigrant prisoners
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A staggering number of illegal immigrants are housed in California's prisons and jails, and it's taxpayers who foot the huge bill.
You pay nearly $1B a year to house illegal immigrant prisoners | Investigations | Bakersfield Now - News, Weather and Sports

The surge of illegal immigrant minors rushing over the Rio Grande threatens to overwhelm the Texas Border Patrol, and new figures show the unexpected development will cost U.S. taxpayers more than $2 billion this year,
Flood of Illegal Immigrant Children into Texas Costing U.S. Taxpayers Billions

As far as healthcare, illegal aliens give birth to about 340,000 children nation wide each year, imposing tremendous medical costs on hospitals. Several hospitals, including ones in Stockton, CA and Dallas, TX, report as many as 70% of their deliveries are to non-residents. Similarly, since the parents of infant citizens still qualify for welfare in order to protect the child, the Center for Immigration studies estimates nearly $2 billion dollars goes to illegal aliens annually, in the form of food stamps and free lunches.
Over 29% of all education dollars get spent on teaching anchor babies, including over $1 billion dollars teaching English as a second language, according to FAIR. Similarly, several affected states offer Spanish translation services in many public arenas, at an additional cost to the taxpayers. All told, FAIR estimates that as much as $100 billion tax dollars get spent on illegal aliens annually -- this is just in education.
Michealene Cristini Risley: Are 'Anchor Babies' Sinking the American Economy?

Obama is a blundering idiot. When is America going to stand up and say “enough is enough” without being afraid of being called a “racist.”?

 

[billdad19912114]

You don't have to take care of them like that, I am a native African born in United States city of Chicago this whole busy is my estates please contact me and we have a once decorated privilege from aliens to have them in my hands like that.

 

[billdad19912114]

The tax payers money comes from church and a good man as myself deserve it.

 

[Moonglow]

You don't have to take care of them like that, I am a native African born in United States city of Chicago this whole busy is my estates please contact me and we have a once decorated privilege from aliens to have them in my hands like that.

How in the hell can you be a native African born in Chicago??

 

[Moonglow]

Well if you don't like the illegals, stop hiring them, they will go away...But the rich love the illegals, same as corporations, small business, agriculture and individuals....
I have seen reverse bias and racism from white people that claim white people ain't no good for employing...

 

[Moonglow]

The illegals have been in this nation in large numbers since the early eighties, the problem did not start under Oblama and it will not end with Oblama..People are being prosecuted for being in the country illegally, yet the people processing the illegals have only so much man power and budget to handle an estimated 20 million illegals...
But, if the jobs dried up for the illegals, the illegals would dry up..

 

[jwoodie]

Can anyone explain how Comprehensive Immigration Reform would reduce the number of unaccompanied children streaming across the border?

 

[Luddly Neddite]

The illegals have been in this nation in large numbers since the early eighties, the problem did not start under Oblama and it will not end with Oblama..People are being prosecuted for being in the country illegally, yet the people processing the illegals have only so much man power and budget to handle an estimated 20 million illegals...
But, if the jobs dried up for the illegals, the illegals would dry up..

Which is what's happening.

There are now more people going to Mexico from the US than coming from Mexico into the US.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

You don't have to take care of them like that, I am a native African born in United States city of Chicago this whole busy is my estates please contact me and we have a once decorated privilege from aliens to have them in my hands like that.

How in the hell can you be a native African born in Chicago??

Sorta like Sunni "man" is a native American born in another country. I can't remember where he said he was born but he also said he was born in the US.

What the heck. These are the same folks who believe President Obama was born in Kenya, Hawaii.

Remembering when none of the RW's knew Hawaii is a state.

And, a week or so back, some RW here didn't know Puerto Rico is a US territory.

RWs are SO damn entertaining.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

OBAMA’S BIGGEST FAILURE; IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.

Obama say his biggest failure is failure to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform (amnesty, path to citizenship and chain migration) But his biggest failure is failure to enforce standing immigration laws which result in a flood of illegal alien children crossing the border and parents with children crossing illegally. Because: his promise of amnesty, stopping deportations which is send the welcome mat and an invitation that if you come, you can stay and you can work. Taking jobs from Americans and lower wages. We will give your children an education, food stamp, medical care and housing. And it don’t stop here.

You pay nearly $1B a year to house illegal immigrant prisoners
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A staggering number of illegal immigrants are housed in California's prisons and jails, and it's taxpayers who foot the huge bill.
You pay nearly $1B a year to house illegal immigrant prisoners | Investigations | Bakersfield Now - News, Weather and Sports

The surge of illegal immigrant minors rushing over the Rio Grande threatens to overwhelm the Texas Border Patrol, and new figures show the unexpected development will cost U.S. taxpayers more than $2 billion this year,
Flood of Illegal Immigrant Children into Texas Costing U.S. Taxpayers Billions

As far as healthcare, illegal aliens give birth to about 340,000 children nation wide each year, imposing tremendous medical costs on hospitals. Several hospitals, including ones in Stockton, CA and Dallas, TX, report as many as 70% of their deliveries are to non-residents. Similarly, since the parents of infant citizens still qualify for welfare in order to protect the child, the Center for Immigration studies estimates nearly $2 billion dollars goes to illegal aliens annually, in the form of food stamps and free lunches.
Over 29% of all education dollars get spent on teaching anchor babies, including over $1 billion dollars teaching English as a second language, according to FAIR. Similarly, several affected states offer Spanish translation services in many public arenas, at an additional cost to the taxpayers. All told, FAIR estimates that as much as $100 billion tax dollars get spent on illegal aliens annually -- this is just in education.
Michealene Cristini Risley: Are 'Anchor Babies' Sinking the American Economy?

Obama is a blundering idiot. When is America going to stand up and say “enough is enough” without being afraid of being called a “racist.”?

No matter how many times you are told the facts and given the links to back them up, you come back with this same pile of shit.

EDUCATE YOURSELF.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

President Obama is Progressive. Here Are 245 Accomplishments So Far | The PCTC Blog

Returned The Executive Branch To Fiscal Responsibility

1. Within his first week, he signed an Executive Order ordering an audit of government contracts, and combating waste and abuse. Executive Order -- Economy in Government Contracting | The White House

2. Created the post of Chief Performance Officer, whose job it is to make operations more efficient to save the federal government money. Obama Names Chief Performance Officer : NPR

3. On his first full day, he froze White House salaries. msnbc: news, video and progressive community. Lean Forward.

4. He appointed the first Federal Chief Information Officer to oversee federal IT spending.http://www.cio.gov

5. He committed to phasing out unnecessary and outdated weapons systems. To that end, he also signed the Democratic-sponsored Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act, which attempted to put a stop to waste, fraud and abuse in the defense procurement and contracting system. Gates announces major Pentagon priority shifts - CNN.com http://bit.ly/fz8GAd

6. Through an executive order, he created the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. President orders debt panel, names chairmen - Feb. 18, 2010

Prevented a Bush Depression and Improved the Economy

7. Pushed through and signed the Democratic-sponsored American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, otherwise known as “the stimulus package.” The bill passed, even though only three Republicans voted for it. In a major departure from the previous administration, he launched recovery.gov, a website that allows taxpayers to track spending from the Act. http://1.usa.gov/ibiFSs http://1.usa.gov/e3BJMk

8. The Bush-led Great Recession was costing the economy nearly 800,000 jobs per month by the time President Obama took office. But by the end of his first year, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act created and sustained 2.1 million jobs and stimulated the economy by 3.5%. UPDATE 2-US stimulus added up to 2.1 mln jobs in Q4 2009-CBO | Reuters

9. Not only did he completed the massive TARP financial and banking rescue plan, he also leaned on the banks and others, and recovered virtually all of the bail-out money. http://1.usa.gov/eA5jVS TARP Might Make Money - 24/7 Wall St.

10. He created the Making Home Affordable home refinancing plan. Making Home Affordable

11. Oversaw the creation of more jobs in 2010 alone than Bush did in eight years. It?s Official: More Private Sector Jobs Created In 2010 Than During Entire Bush Years | NEWS JUNKIE POST

12. Along with Democrats, and almost no Republicans, implemented an auto industry rescue plan, and saved as many as 1 million jobs. Obama unveils plan to help U.S. auto industry_English_Xinhua Many are of the opinion that he saved the entire auto industry, and even the economy of the entire Midwest. Obama saved the auto industry and the economy of the Midwest. Do voters care? | New Republic This resulted in GM returning to its place as the top car company in the world. General Motors is world's sales leader - Los Angeles Times

13. Doubled funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which is designed to improve manufacturing efficiency. The Obameter: Double funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a program that encourages manufacturing efficiency | PolitiFact

14. Signed the Democratic-sponsored Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act giving the federal government more tools to investigate and prosecute fraud in every corner of the financial system, and create a bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission to investigate the financial fraud that led to the economic meltdown. Obama Signs Housing and Fraud Bill, Praises Congress for ?Most Productive? Period - ABC News

15. Signed the Democratic-sponsored Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act, which was designed to to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive credit card practices. Fact Sheet: Reforms to Protect American Credit Card Holders | The White House

16. Increased infrastructure spending after years of neglect. Poll: Americans Strongly Back Increase in Infrastructure Spending - US News

17. Signed the Democratic-sponsored and passed Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, expanding on the Making Home Affordable Program to help millions of Americans avoid preventable foreclosures. The bill also provided $2.2 billion to help combat homelessness, and to stabilize the housing market. http://bit.ly/eEpLFn

18. Through the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, he and Congressional Democrats provided tax credits to first-time home buyers, which helped the U.S. housing market recovery. http://bit.ly/dZgXXw The Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit Program (Military Edition)

19. Initiated a $15 billion plan designed to encourage increased lending to small businesses. Remarks by the President to small business owners community lenders and members of Congress | The White House

20. Created business.gov, which allows for online collaboration between small businesses and experts re managing a business. (The program has since merged with SBA.gov.) BusinessUSA

21. Played a lead role in getting the G-20 Summit to commit to a $1.1 trillion deal to combat the global financial crisis. http://nyti.ms/gHlgp5

22. Took steps to improve minority access to capital. The Obameter: Increase minority access to capital | PolitiFact

23. Signed an Executive Order instructing federal agencies to review all federal regulations and remove any unnecessary and/or burdensome regulations from the books. Executive Order -- Identifying and Reducing Regulatory Burdens | The White House

24. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, saved at least 300,000 education jobs, such as teachers, principals, librarians, and counselors that would have otherwise been lost. http://1.usa.gov/ez30D

25. Dismantled the Minerals Management Service, thereby cutting ties between energy companies and the government. http://nyti.ms/bw1MLu

26. Along with Congressional Democrats, provided funding to states and the Department of Homeland Security to save thousands of police and firefighter jobs from being cut during the recession. The Obameter: Increase funding for local emergency planning | PolitiFact

27. Used recovered TARP money to fund programs at local housing finance agencies in California, Florida, Nevada, Arizona and Michigan. msnbc: news, video and progressive community. Lean Forward.

28. Crafted and signed an executive order establishing the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability to assist in financial education for all Americans. Executive Order 13530 - Wikisource, the free online library

29. China’s largest manufacturer, Foxconn, is building a large plant in Pennsylvania Foxconn to build plant in Pennsylvania - Nov. 22, 2013

30. Worked with Apple Computer to get them to build more product here, and thecompany is building two large plants to manufacture products here; one in Texas Apple's $100m made-in-the-USA Mac facility will be in Texas | ZDNet and one in Arizona Apple creates 2,000 jobs shifting production back to US | Technology | The Guardian

31. Oversaw increase of manufacturing jobs by more than 500,000 since 2010, and created an institute to invest in more manufacturing jobs in the technology fields of the future. http://nyti.ms/1egyXrV

32. Ordered all federal contractors to pay a minimum wage of $10.10 per hour, leading the way to a national increase. Obama to raise minimum wage for government contract workers - The Washington Post

33. Ordered the completion of the International Trade Data System, a digital trade record book, by 2016. This move will streamline and simplify the process through which small- and medium-sized businesses set up the export of US goods. Obama Inks Executive Order to Streamline Import and Export Process for Businesses | Entrepreneur.com

Brought Much-Improved Transparency and Better Government

34. Signed an order banning gifts from lobbyists to anyone in the Executive Branch. The Obameter: Ban lobbyist gifts to executive employees | PolitiFact

35. Signed an order banning anyone from working in an agency they had lobbied in previous years, and put strict limits on lobbyists’ access to the White House. http://nyti.ms/gOrznV

36. Held the first-ever first online town hall from the White House, and took questions from the public. http://bit.ly/gVNSgX

37. Became the first to stream every White House event, live. The White House

38. Established a central portal for Americans to find service opportunities. United We Serve

39. Provided the first voluntary disclosure of the White House Visitors Log in history. Visitor Access Records | The White House

40. Issued an Executive Order on Presidential Records, which restored the 30-day time frame for former presidents to review records, and eliminated the right for the vice president or family members of former presidents to do the reviews. Provides the public with greater access to historic White House documents, and severely curtails the ability to use executive privilege to shield them. Executive Order 13489 -- Presidential Records | The White House

41. Improved aspects of the Freedom of Information Act, and issued new guidelines to make FOIA more open and transparent when processing FOIA requests. Freedom of Information Act | The White House

Wall Street Reforms and Consumer Protection

42. Ordered 65 executives who took bailout money to cut their own pay until they paid back all bailout money. Pay Czar Cuts Salaries For 65 Bailout Executives

43. Along with Congressional Democrats, pushed through and got passed Dodd-Frank, one of the largest and most comprehensive Wall Street reforms since the Great Depression. Senate passes massive Wall Street regulation bill - Salon.com American Rhetoric: Barack Obama - Speech on Signing the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

44. Through Dodd-Frank legislation, created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Bill Text - 111th Congress (2009-2010) - THOMAS (Library of Congress)

45. Created rules that reduce the influence of speculators in the oil market. Dodd-Frank Does Regulate Oil Speculation -- But The Financial Industry Is Suing To Block It | Research | Media Matters for America

46. Fashioned rules so that banks can no longer use YOUR money to invest in high-risk financial instruments that work against their own customers’ interests. http://bit.ly/fnTayj

47. Supported the concept of allowing stockholders to vote on executive compensation. http://bit.ly/fnTayj

48. Endorsed and supported the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 that would close offshore tax avoidance loopholes. President Obama Statement on Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 « Financial Transparency Coalition Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 « Financial Transparency Coalition

49. Negotiated a deal with Swiss banks that now permits the US government to gain access to the records of criminals and tax evaders. Swiss, U.S. Reach Agreement in UBS Tax Evasion Dispute

50. Signed the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which closed many of the loopholes that allowed companies to send jobs overseas, and avoid paying US taxes by moving money offshore. http://1.usa.gov/bd1RTq

51. Established a Consumer Protection Financial Bureau designed to protect consumers from financial sector excesses. http://bit.ly/fnTayj

52. Oversaw and then signed a Democratic bill constituting the most sweeping food safety legislation since the Great Depression. http://thedc.com/gxkCtP

53. Through the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, extended the False Claims Act to combat fraud by companies and individuals usingmoney from the TARP and Stimulus programs. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act Expands the False Claims Act Newsletter Article

54. Set up rules for banks in handling legal marijuana money. http://nyti.ms/1b80o2K

Enhanced Civil Rights and Anti-Discrimination

55. Along with Congressional Democrats, advocated for and signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which made it a federal crime to assault anyone based on his or her sexual orientation or gender identity. Obama signs hate crimes bill into law - CNN.com

56. Pushed through, signed and demanded the Pentagon enact a repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy that forced soldiers to lie in order to be eligible to fight for their country, and put our troops at risk by disqualifying many qualified soldiers from helping. Obama signs repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy - CNN.com Dr. Frank Thomas Highlights King Celebration at Governors State

57. Extended benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. Presidential Memorandum-Extension of Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic Partners of Federal Employees | The White House

58. Appointed more openly gay officials than anyone in history. Obama has appointed most U.S. gay officials - Washington Times

59. Appointed first openly transgender Cabinet Official in History. Transgender woman appointed to Commerce Department ? CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

60. Changed HUD rules to prohibit gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination in housing bit.ly/9RxEnP

61. Changed his mind and publicly expressed support for same-sex marriage. Obama announces he supports same-sex marriage - CNN.com

62. Issued a Presidential Memorandum reaffirming the rights of gay couples to make medical decisions for each other. Presidential Memorandum - Hospital Visitation | The White House

63. Wrote and signed an Executive Order establishing a White House Council on Women and Girls to ensure that all Cabinet and Cabinet-level agencies evaluate the effect of their policies and programs on women and families. http://bit.ly/e1puTk http://1.usa.gov/rFfqMM

64. Signed the Democratic-sponsored Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which restored basic protections against pay discrimination for women and other workers. This was after the GOP blocked the bill in 2007. Only 5 Republican Senators voted for the bill. President Obama Signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - YouTube

65. Signed two executive orders that mirror provisions of the Paycheck Fairness Act, because the GOP Congress refuses to pass it. It makes is possible for employees to talk about their salaries without retaliation, and orders salary data collection. These measures will make it harder for employers to pay women less. Obama To Sign Executive Orders On Equal Pay

66. Expanded funding for the Violence Against Women Act. 2010 Budget and Performance Summary - Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)

67. Under his guidance, National Labor Relations Board issued final rules that require all employers to prominently post employees’ rights where all employees or prospective employees can see it, including all websites and intranets. Board issues Final Rule to require posting of NLRA rights | NLRB

68. Advocated that United Nations adopt a policy supporting gay rights worldwide. Obama and gay rights: U.S. urges United Nations Human Rights Council to support gay rights - Los Angeles Times

69. Issued an order requiring hospitals to allow visitation by same-sex couples. Obama makes hospitals allow gay visitation rights | Reuters

70. Appointed Kareem Dale as the first ever Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy. Vice President Joe Biden Announces Kareem Dale As Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy | The White House

71. Helped Democrats in Congress pass and signed the Civil Rights History Act. H.R.586: Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

72. Established the White House Council of Native American Affairs, to improve government-to-government relations with Native American nations. Executive Order -- Establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs | The White House

73. Formed a commission to examine and make recommendations for fixing the broken voting system. Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis

74. As soon as the Supreme Court invalidated the Defense of Marriage Act, he moved to extend federal benefits to same-sex couples. Obama administration extends federal-employee benefits to same-sex couples - The Washington Post

75. At a press conference August 9, 2013, gave up a small measure of executive power, promising to create adversarial process in FISA regarding NSA surveillance. President Obama Holds a Press Conference | The White House

76. Shattered another glass ceiling by naming Janet Yellen chair of the Federal Reserve beginning Feb. 1, 2014. David Marsh: Tests looming for Janet Yellen

77. Appointed several prominent gay athletes and others, and plans to show US government’s commitment to gay rights to anti-gay Russia. http://on.cpsj.com/1fckN9h

78. Ordered a review of capital punishment policies after several botched executions. http://nyti.ms/RDJp58

Major Improvements in Foreign Relations, American Status Around the World

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

80. As he promised, he gave a speech at a major Islamic forum in Cairo early in his administration.http://nyti.ms/dKvY4g

81. 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. http://bit.ly/h743y7 2010 Pew Global Attitudes Press Conference Video | Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project

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

83. Closed a number of secret detention facilities. http://nyti.ms/rpUc9l

84. Improved relations with Middle East countries by appointing special envoys. http://1.usa.gov/tiGAGe

85. Pushed forward the first realistic Middle East peace strategy in more than a decade, without abandoning the two-state solution. With marathon talks, Kerry shows zeal on Middle East peace - The Washington Post

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

87. Offered $400 million to the people living in Gaza, called on both Israel and the Palestinians to stop inciting violence. Obama offers Abbas $400m in extra aid for Gaza in flotilla aftermath Israel News | Haaretz

88. 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.com

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

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

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

92. 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 http://nyti.ms/emQBde

93. 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

94. 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

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

96. Released the Bush torture memos. Barack Obama releases Bush administration torture memos | World news | theguardian.com

97. 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 http://nyti.ms/hzWWys

98. 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. The Obameter: Create a rapid response fund for emerging democracies | PolitiFact

99. 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. (Just as an aside, that “fiscally conservative” Republican Party fought to keep it.)

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

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

102. Worked to keep our withdrawal from Afghanistan on track, despite GOP opposition.Obama says managing Afghanistan exit is a priority | Reuters Reiterated that commitment in 2014. http://nyti.ms/1exnmRF

103. 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

104. 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

A More Realistic Approach to “Defense” and National Security

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

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

107. 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

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

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

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

111. 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

112. 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

113. 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

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

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

116. 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

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

118. 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

119. Restored federal agencies such as FEMA to the point that they have been able to manage a huge number of natural disasters successfully. http://bit.ly/h8Xj7z

120. Authorized Navy SEALS to successfully secure the release of a US captain held by Somali pirates and increased patrols off the Somali coast. http://nyti.ms/efBO7B

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

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

123. Throughan executive order, established the Homeland Security Partnership Council, which will attempt to enhance the nation’s ability to “address homeland security priorities, from responding to natural disasters to preventing terrorism, by utilizing diverse perspectives, skills, tools, and resources.” Executive Order -- Establishing the White House Homeland Security Partnership Council | The White House

124. Breaking with presidential tradition, especially recent tradition, instead of just attacking Syria in the wake of chemical weapons attacks on Syrians, Obama ordered a full report on the decision-making process, should he decide to order one. Obama orders release of report justifying Syria strike - CBS News

Returned Government to Treating Soldiers and Veterans with Dignity and Respect

125. 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. http://nyti.ms/glqN66 BBC NEWS | Americas | US war dead media blackout lifted

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

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

128. 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

129. 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

130. 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

131. 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. News Releases - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

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

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

134. Oversaw a $4.6 billion expansion of the Veterans Administration budget to pay for more mental health professionals. Annual Budget Submission - Office of Budget

135. 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

136. Issued an Executive Order to improve access to mental health care for veterans, military personnel and their families. Executive Order -- Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families | The White House

Refocused the Federal Government on Education, Made Rational Reforms

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

138. Reformed student loan program, to make it possible for students to refinance at a lower rate. http://nyti.ms/dMvHOt

139. Created a rating system for colleges, so that those applying for student financial aid know better what they’re paying for. Obama proposes college-rating system in bid to increase affordability - The Washington Post

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

141. Created the Race to the Top program, which encouraged states to come up with effective school reforms and rewards the best of them. http://bit.ly/NHtZ7L

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

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

144. 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

145. Signed the Democratic-sponsored Post-9/11 GI Bill, also known as GI Bill 2.0 Education | Military.com

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

147. 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

148. 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

149. 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 | Food and Nutrition Service

150. In his continuing effort to make college more affordable and accountable, will begin rating colleges with regard to affordability and value. Obama proposes college-rating system in bid to increase affordability - The Washington Post

151. Initiated a reform of federal job training programs, to make them more relevant to the current economy and the job market. Presidential Memorandum -- Job-Driven Training for Workers | The White House

Took an Adult View on Science, Technology and Health Care

152. 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

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

154. 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 | theguardian.com New Rules Expand Federal Funding of Stem-Cell Research - TIME

155. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, committed more federal funding, about $18 billion, to support non-defense science and research labs. http://nyti.ms/fTs9t7

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

157. 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.The Obameter: Expand the Nurse-Family Partnership to all low-income, first-time mothers | PolitiFact

158. Obama EPA reversed research ethics standards which allowed humans 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 | Science | WIRED

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

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

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

162. Along with Democrats in Congress, ushered through and signed a bill authorizing FDA to regulate tobacco. msnbc: news, video and progressive community. Lean Forward. As a result, the FDA has Ordered Tobacco Companies to Disclose Cigarette Ingredients and banned sale of cigarettes falsely labeled as “light.”

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

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

165. Oversaw a 50% decrease in cost of prescription drugs for seniors. http://bit.ly/e5b1iq Seniors Already Seeing Lower Prescription Drug Costs | The White House

166. Eliminated the Bush-era practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug companies on price. Article > US govt will negotiate Medicare drug prices, says Obama

167. 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. http://bit.ly/fDEzGv

168. 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. Yahoo!

169. 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. http://www.healthcare.gov/

170. Through ACA, allowed children to be covered under their parents’ policy until they turned 26. http://nyti.ms/fNB26V

171. 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. http://nyti.ms/fNB26V

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

173. Through the ACA, health insurance companies now have to disclose how much of your premium actually goes to pay for patient care. http://nyti.ms/fNB26V

174. Provisions in the ACA 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

175. Created the HIV Care Continuum Initiative, to strengthen the government’s ability to respond to the continuing domestic HIV epidemic, after years of Republicans weakening the government’s ability to deal with the crisis. Executive Order -- HIV Care Continuum Initiative | The White House

176. Expanded space exploration and discovery options to include more players. http://1.usa.gov/13qmZpm

177. 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. http://lat.ms/vhRUEs FCC Finalizes Effort to Make Available $485M For Rural Broadband in USF Reform Effort | Bloomberg BNA

178. In the wake of the West Fertilizer tragedy, in which an entire small town was devastated by an explosion at a fertilizer plant, in part because Republican negligence let the company do whatever it wanted, formed the Chemical Safety and Security Working Group, to work on measures to prevent another such event. Executive Order -- Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security | The White House

Strengthened the Middle Class and Families, and Fought Poverty

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

180. 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. http://nyti.ms/fOGLcj

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

182. Tax rates for average working families are the lowest since 1950. Under Obama Taxes Reach Lowest Level Since Truman - US News

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

184. Extended discounted health coverage under the COBRA health insurance law for the unemployed from 9 months to 15 months, and he’s also extended unemployment benefits more than a few times. Obama Signs Unemployment Benefits Extension http://nyti.ms/emrqKJ President extends unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks - Nov. 5, 2009 Obama compromises with GOP to extend tax cuts, unemployment benefits

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

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

187. Included the Buffet Rule in his 2014 budget proposal, thus trying to fulfill a campaign promise, to make sure tax rates are fair between the rich and the middle class. http://1.usa.gov/19PkdQo

188. Used the fiscal cliff negotiations to extend for five additional years the American Opportunity Tax Credit, which provides tax credits to families for college-related expenses, thus saving those families up to $10,000. You Can Get $10,000 Per Child In College Tax Credits, Thanks To The Fiscal Cliff Deal - Forbes

189. Increased protections for those who are unemployed and are seeking a government job. Presidential Memorandum -- Enhancing Safeguards to Prevent the Undue Denial of Federal Employment Opportunities to the Unemployed and Those Facing Financial Difficulty Through no Fault of Their Own | The White House

190. Updated and modernized overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) Presidential Memorandum -- Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations | The White House

Concrete Steps to Improve The Environment and Address Our Energy Needs

191. Fast-tracked regulations to allow states to enact fuel efficiency standards that exceeded federal standards. http://nyti.ms/e8e94x

192. 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

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

194. 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

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

196. 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 (Republicans are trying hard to kill it.)

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

198. Bypassed Republican opposition in Congress and ordered EPA to begin regulating and measuring carbon emissions. http://bit.ly/froaP5

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

200. Doubling federal spending on clean energy research. The Obameter: Double federal spending for research on clean fuels | PolitiFact

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

202. 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. http://1.usa.gov/fgfRWq

203. 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.” Chemical & Engineering News | Serving the chemical, life sciences and laboratory worlds YouTube http://nyti.ms/hfeqvv

204. 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

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

206. Improved siting, review and permitting stations for power plants, in an attempt to seriously improve the nation’s electric grid. Presidential Memorandum -- Transforming our Nation's Electric Grid Through Improved Siting, Permitting, and Review | The White House

207. 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

208. 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: Incentives Fade into Memory - HybridCars.com

209. Established a quadrennial review of our energy infrastructure, to encourage a modernization of the grid, and to encourage the transition away from fossil fuel use. Presidential Memorandum -- Establishing a Quadrennial Energy Review | The White House

210. Mandated that federal government fleet purchases be for fuel-efficient American vehicles, and encouraged that federal agencies support experimental, fuel-efficient vehicles. What's Hot: Car News, Photos, Videos & Road Tests | Edmunds.com GSA Drives Innovative, Job-Creating Sustainable Industries GSA Unveils Recovery Act Fuel-Efficient Cars

211. 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. )

212. Oversaw and pushed through an 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)

213. 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

214. Became the first President to simply say “Climate Change is a fact,” and set up the first federal government protocols for dealing with the impacts of climate change. Executive Order -- Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change | The White House

215. Initiated Criminal and Civil inquiries into the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. http://nyti.ms/bVuB7a

216. Asserted federal legal supremacy to bar Texas from authorizing new refinery permits on its own. EPA bars Texas' authority to issue refinery operating permits - Beaumont Enterprise

217. Set up new, stricter standards limiting power plant emissions. Presidential Memorandum -- Power Sector Carbon Pollution Standards | The White House

218. Strengthened the Endangered Species Act. http://bit.ly/hscjsH

219. Strengthened protection for wildlife, and expanded enforcement of laws against wildlife trafficking. Executive Order -- Combating Wildlife Trafficking | The White House

220. 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

221. 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

222. 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 | TheHill

223. 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

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

225. 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

226. Issued an Executive Order to facilitate investments in industrial energy efficiency that will help create jobs, while strengthening US manufacturing. Increased efficiency could save businesses $100 billion over the next decade. Executive Order -- Accelerating Investment in Industrial Energy Efficiency | The White House

227. Through an executive order, set up the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, which will to oversee Gulf Coast restoration efforts in the wake of the 2010 BP oil splll. The money to fund the restoration efforts comes from fines against BP. Executive Order -- Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration | The White House

228. Through executive actions and bypassing the ineffectual Rublican Congress, announced the most comprehensive plan to combat climate change in a generation. The U.S. Just Became a Global Leader in Fighting Climate Change - NationalJournal.com

But That’s Not All…

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

230. 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

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

232. 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

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

234. 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 | theguardian.com Obama Rescinds ?Global Gag Rule,? Commits to Funding UNFPA

235. 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

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

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

238. 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

239. Signed a bill that provided $4.3 billion in additional assistance to 9/11 first responders. 9/11 Responder Bill Becomes Law - US News

240. 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

241. 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

242. To help those communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy, issued an executive order setting up the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, and asked Congress to approve $60 billion in supplemental assistance to aid in storm recovery. Executive Order -- Establishing the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force | The White House

243. Produced 23 Executive actions designed to make it easier for law enforcement to identify those who shouldn’t have guns, thus helping them enforce the law. List: Obama?s 23 Executive Actions on Gun Violence - Washington Wire - WSJ

And Did You Know?

244. 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

And of course…

245. Despite the odds, became the first black president and was reelected by a wide margin.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

What's really interesting about this list ^^^ is that the Repubs fought him on every one of them. Just take a look at what our Repub legislators are against.

They're the most unAmerican bunch ever in congress and every damn worthless one of them should be fired.

 

[g4racer]

"his biggest failure is failure to enforce standing immigration laws which result in a flood of illegal alien children crossing the border and parents with children crossing illegally"
Who has been shooting down the appropriations Bills to cover the cost of securing the borders?
The military and intel orgs are the ones that told us El Qaida had been defeated, bout WND, and a dozen other things that were not true. Iraq was the one responsible for us leaving. If you note the Afgans are doing the same thing; but then the Afgans made a deal with the Taliban the last time we were in there and made the same agreement as they are working on now.
I gave you 2 issues for the price of 1 and they are from the same conservative groups.

 

[MaryL]

Ronald Regan was the father of all amnesties. That iconic neocon grand pappy was the one that forgave 3 million illegal aliens their transgressions. Gave them Amnesty, That worked so well, now we have only have 24 million illegals. I wonder What Regan would say about THAT. Obama is small potatoes, and after the fact.