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Latest Promises
Barack Obama
Direct rebuilding efforts from the White House after a catastrophe
After Sandy, White House taps Shaun Donovan for coordinator role
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November 15, 2012
Barack Obama
Encourage community service through online outreach and social networking
The federal website serve.gov is serving this purpose
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January 4, 2013
Barack Obama
Create a Social Investment Fund Network
Program launched with $50 million
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January 5, 2010
Barack Obama
Bolster the military’s ability to speak different languages
Foreign language skills a priority
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December 3, 2009
Barack Obama
Revise regulations for export of aerospace technology
At last moment, Senate, House approve bill changing regulations
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December 21, 2012
Barack Obama
Use the private sector to improve spaceflight
Stimulus funding boosts private-sector spaceflight
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September 2, 2009
Barack Obama
Work with international allies on space station
Obama budget would extend life of International Space Station
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February 15, 2010
Barack Obama
Partner to enhance the potential of the International Space Station
NASA reaches out to industry, academia for space station projects
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October 5, 2009
Barack Obama
Use the International Space Station for fundamental biological and physical research
Newly launched space station crew members to continue scientific research
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September 30, 2009
Barack Obama
Explore whether International Space Station can operate after 2016
Space panel urges longer life for space station
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September 24, 2009
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
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