Current event: Obama Presidency

Evaluating Obamas Presidency

In Class we have been evaluating the past presidents presidency. So my current event is evaluating President Obamas Presidency.

Over all I think Obama has done pretty good.  He entered office with his country involved in two major wars and facing the biggest economic disaster since the 1930s. 

PROS

• Passed Health Care Reform.
• Passed the Stimulus which has produced nearly 7 MILLION Private-Sector Jobs
• Passed the Wall Street Reform after its practices caused the 'Great Recession.'
• Ended the War in Iraq, last troops pulled out December 18th, 2011.
• Killed Osama.
• Prevented the Collapse of our Auto Industry. Created 200,000+ jobs, and the 3 biggest of the Automakers have ALL gained Market Share for the first time in 2 decades.
• Separated Banks from the Student Federal Loan and expanded Student Pell Grant funding.
• Helped Veterans  by offering Tax Credits to any Business who hires any Veteran, thus increasing chances of Vets getting Jobs.
• Tightened Sanctions on Iran. In an effort to deter Iran’s nuclear program, signed Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (2010) to punish firms and individuals who aid Iran’s petroleum sector.
• Improved Food Safety System. In 2011, signed FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, which boosts the Food and Drug Administration’s budget by $1.4 billion and expands its regulatory responsibilities to include increasing number of food inspections, issuing direct food recalls, and reviewing the current food safety practices of countries importing products into America.
• Expanded Health Coverage for Children. Using ONLY the Tax Increase on Tobacco Products, the Children's Health Insurance Authorization Act will provide Insurance for 4 Million more Children.