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Latest Promises
Barack Obama
Establish school programs to highlight space and science achievements
Obama would use NASA funds to improve science education
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February 15, 2010
Barack Obama
Encourage contests and programs to interest students in science
Competitions for science are racing along
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November 15, 2012
Barack Obama
Increase research opportunities for college students
Many agencies are partnering on science, technology, engineering and math education programs
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November 27, 2012
Barack Obama
Establish special crime programs for the New Orleans area
COPS money and a consent decree for New Orleans police
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August 20, 2015
Barack Obama
Shake loose federal money for rebuilding the Gulf Coast
Added funding, new arbitration process advanced recovery goals
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January 15, 2013
Barack Obama
Conduct robust research and development on future space missions
Obama would direct larger share of space budget to R&D
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February 15, 2010
Barack Obama
Increase spending to prepare for longer space missions
Obama budget would boost space exploration
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February 15, 2010
Barack Obama
Work toward deploying a global climate change research and monitoring system
Stimulus funding advances climate change research, monitoring
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December 8, 2009
Barack Obama
Improve emergency response plans
Administration seems to be following new framework after Sandy
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November 17, 2012
Barack Obama
Improve climate change data records
Stimulus bill funded grants for climate-change data
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March 13, 2012
Barack Obama
Cap interest rates on payday loans and improve disclosure
After long wait, new agency takes up role overseeing payday loans
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August 3, 2012
Barack Obama
Support improved weather prediction program
Key observatory was launched in 2014 and is operating smoothly
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December 21, 2016
Barack Obama
Expand public/private partnerships between schools and arts organizations
Funding and partnerships have increased
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March 26, 2012
Barack Obama
Enhance earth mapping
Obama seeks funding for satellites
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August 31, 2009
Barack Obama
Create an artist corps for schools
Artist program included in Kennedy Serve America Act
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December 1, 2009
Barack Obama
Appoint an assistant to the president for science and technology policy
Obama appoints Holdren as science adviser
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May 13, 2009
Barack Obama
Champion the importance of arts education
Administration pushing arts education
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December 3, 2009
Barack Obama
Increase commercialization benefits from technology
Partnerships aplenty at NASA
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December 18, 2012
Barack Obama
Support increased funding for the NEA
Obama signs stimulus bill with NEA funding
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February 17, 2009
Barack Obama
Offer prizes for advances in consumer technology
Challenge.gov doles out prize money for myriad ideas
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December 4, 2012
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