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Summary

President Barack Hussein Obama II

Full Name: Barack Hussein Obama II
Office: President, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Michelle; 2 Children: Malia, Sasha
Birth Date: 08/04/1961
Birth Place: Honolulu, HI
Home City: Chicago, IL
Religion: United Church of Christ

Recent Key Votes

HR 7081 - United States - India Nuclear Agreement
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 1, 2008 - Provides for the transfer of nuclear technology and materials to India for non-military use (Sec 101). Opens civilian nuclear facilities for inspection ...

S 3001 - Defense Authorizations Bill
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Sept. 17, 2008 - Provides a 3.9 percent basic pay increase for members of the armed forces (Sec. 601). Prohibits funds in this bill from being ...

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Recent Public Statements

Remarks by the President at DNC Event- Atlanta, GA

May 19, 2013 - THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Please have a seat. Let me begin by saying that you just heard from ...

Remarks by the President at Morehouse College Commencement Ceremony

May 19, 2013 - THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Morehouse! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Laughter.) That is ...

Weekly Address: The President Talks About How to Build a Rising, Thriving Middle Class

May 17, 2013 - In this week's address, President Obama talked about his belief that a rising, thriving middle class is the true engine of economic growth, and that ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Christian and Jews United for Israel Presidential Candidates Positions: Overall 86%
2012 Christian and Jews United for Israel Presidential Candidates Positions: Settlements 100%
2012 Christian and Jews United for Israel Presidential Candidates Positions: Jerusalem 50%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $715,677,692.00
Total Spent $683,546,548.00
Cash On Hand $5,397,399.00
Debt $7,223,153.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 11/26/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Barack Obama II refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Barack Hussein Obama II's Illinois State Legislative Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.whitehouse.gov

Washington, D.C. Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/whitehouse

Washington, D.C. Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/whitehouse

Washington, D.C.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20500
Phone: 202-456-1414
Phone: 202-456-1111
Fax: 202-456-2461
TDD/TTY: 202-456-6213

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