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Latest Promises
Barack Obama
Speed up development of the next-generation space vehicle
Private companies forge ahead on cargo transport, but timeline for human flight slips
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July 20, 2012
Barack Obama
Crack down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants
Obama has mixed record on immigration worksite enforcement
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January 6, 2016
Barack Obama
Promote economic development in Mexico
Not much direct economic development, but big jump in law enforcement is a necessary precursor
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August 12, 2011
Barack Obama
Eliminate disparity in sentencing for crack and cocaine
Congress reduces disparity
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August 13, 2010
Barack Obama
Enhance drug courts
Drug courts are expanding, though not in federal system
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December 6, 2012
Barack Obama
Ban racial profiling by federal law enforcement agencies
Without a new law, Justice Department updates racial profiling guidelines
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December 8, 2016
Barack Obama
Create a prison-to-work incentive program
Obama took some steps to help ex-offenders find jobs
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January 5, 2017
Barack Obama
Increase the supply of affordable housing throughout metropolitan regions
Housing promise only partially built out
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December 27, 2016
Barack Obama
Create the American Opportunity Tax Credit to offset college costs
Tax credit for college not as much as Obama promised
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February 17, 2009
Barack Obama
Simplify the application process for financial aid
Tax data simplified, but the FAFSA lives on
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November 16, 2012
Barack Obama
Improve high school graduation rates
Graduation rates are up, but the United States still lags behind other countries
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November 2, 2016
Barack Obama
Create incentives for tree planting and promote carbon sequestration
Tree-planting incentives taking root
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September 2, 2011
Barack Obama
Restore the Great Lakes
Bill fizzled, but carp problem addressed
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September 19, 2012
Barack Obama
Strengthen federal environmental justice programs
EPA makes environmental justice high priority, but key settlement disappoints advocates
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November 30, 2012
Barack Obama
Increase funding for organic and sustainable agriculture
Funding for organics is up, but insurance overhaul is a work in progress
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June 8, 2012
Barack Obama
Spend $25 million a year on programs to raise awareness of college financial aid
No program yet, but other initiatives get budget boost
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January 7, 2010
Barack Obama
Protect forest service lands from more roads
Obama’s forest protection record is a mixed bag
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January 4, 2010
Barack Obama
Support wetlands protection
Partial progress on several elements of wetlands protection
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November 29, 2012
Barack Obama
Fund proposals to help fish and game survive climate change
Not as much money as promised for climate change programs
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November 8, 2012
Barack Obama
Provide more funds to educate young hunters and anglers
Obama gets part of what he wants on programs for young hunters and anglers
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December 15, 2009
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