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Originally Posted by Radar
1.Ordered a study to cut spending 2.Ordered a review to cut wasteful spending
(2fer - also see #64)
4.Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
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
(we'll see about these two - I certainly don't think its "accomplished" at this point in time.)
13.Phasing out expensive and outdated weapons systems
14.Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research/15.Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
(another 2fer)
21.The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
(what was his campaign promise?)
33.Reengaged in talks about global warming and greenhouse gas
(yet refused to sign binding agreement)
34.Visited more countries than any president in his first six months in office
(Whoopie!)
39.Announced plans to purchase American-made cars for the federal government
55.Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
57.Increasing student loans
(???)
58.Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
61.Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military
63.Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
64.Established a Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money
(Same as #1-2)
66.Improving benefits for veterans
67.More press conferences and town halls
75.Established commission to make recommendations on Medicare costs
(same as healthcare reform)
84/85.Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and Paid out of his own pocket
(another 2-fer)
87.Attempting to reform the nation's healthcare system
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
Oh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office!
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I think there are a number of good things that Obama has begun to do. I agree with some of the directions he is taking. I also disagree with some things.
I ran through this list and just thought I'd highlight some of the things which aren't accomplished YET or don't fit the "what he has done" label.
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