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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:34 PM Original message |
Name something Obama has done as POTUS, that you liked, without repeating another posters reply. |
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NatBurner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
1. closing gitmo |
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leveymg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
28. He hasn't done that yet. Please only name actions carried out, not proposed |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:58 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Setting in motion the closing of Gitmo... |
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leveymg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:13 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. The detainees are still there. Lots of things are in motion, but we don't know how they'll turn out |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:20 PM Response to Reply #33 |
55. I think we are on our way. |
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Teaser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:57 PM Response to Reply #28 |
76. hey chuckles, who says you get to make the rules? |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
2. Nuclear weapons policy - not to build new nuclear weapons... |
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StrongBad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
3. My Contribution: Stimulus Package |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
4. Released Memos on Torture unredacted! |
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alsame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
5. Lily Ledbetter Act. |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:13 PM Response to Reply #5 |
31. That was the very first bill he signed as President. |
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alsame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:15 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Yep. I remember watching the signing ceremony and |
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AnneD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
6. Gee... |
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Lorax7844 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:38 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. I like his energy Czar |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:39 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. I already got some nice replies, I know the list will not be super long, |
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Lorax7844 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:40 PM Original message |
He already has a few |
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T Wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
7. Lengthened the life of my remote control because I don't have to overwork it avoiding Shrub every |
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Lorax7844 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:39 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. lol |
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AnneD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
44. I do have to add.... |
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Kerrytravelers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
9. Nominating Hilda Solis. |
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Cant trust em (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
10. The budget. NT |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
12. announcement to change "war on drug" rhetoric |
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StrongBad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:41 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. Rats, I inadvertently copied you. Guess I ruined the thread. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:42 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. You've been voted off the island. nt |
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Cant trust em (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
14. Sad that this is what it has come to on DU. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:41 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Sorry, but I like to balance my negative posts with positive posts. nt |
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mkultra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:47 PM Response to Reply #14 |
22. buy up of 30 year bonds to drop the 30 year mortgage rate. |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:51 PM Response to Reply #14 |
74. why?? |
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StrongBad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
15. My Second Contribution: Expressing intent to stop criminalization of minor drug offenses. |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
17. He signed into law the largest investment in green energy in U.S. history. |
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Parker CA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
19. The fact that he has brought cultural/art/music events back to the WH. |
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emulatorloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
21. Returned Max Cleland to National Service with an appointment. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:51 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Wow, I did not know there was a secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission. |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
23. Changed his mind about releasing the photos. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Controversial here on DU, but definitely a fair answer. nt |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:30 PM Response to Reply #27 |
43. I beg your pardon? |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 09:28 PM Response to Reply #43 |
78. Perhaps you missed it, but the photo decision was controversial here on DU. |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
24. Increased CAFE mileage standards |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
26. Another one: chose a competent person to direct HUD |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
30. On day 4 he signed an executive order reversing Bush's ban that |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:41 PM Response to Reply #30 |
45. That was the first thing that popped into my head. |
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Control-Z (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:05 PM Response to Reply #30 |
70. Yes. Reversing the Global Gag Rule |
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Jackeens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
32. Attitudes to the U.S. (in Europe, at least) have improved dramatically... |
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movonne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:23 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. What you said |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
34. Ask me this later. I'm still pissed about EFCA being killed. |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
35. he doesnt steal the souls of children |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
36. He signed SCHIP into law on 2/4. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 09:31 PM Response to Reply #36 |
80. I missed that, awesome. nt |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
38. Forcing out the loon who formerly was the head of NASA |
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The River (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
39. Saved My Life |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:28 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. My heart goes out to you and I wish you full recovery. |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:12 PM Response to Reply #39 |
51. Oh my. He needs to know this. Your congresscritters and governor need to know this too. |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:14 PM Response to Reply #39 |
53. I agree with Ilsa - you need to write some letters! |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 05:50 PM Response to Reply #39 |
59. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing that. |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 06:55 PM Response to Reply #39 |
65. I'm so sorry you received such dreadful news. May you have |
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Beacool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 01:54 AM Response to Reply #39 |
82. I'm sorry that you are going through this ordeal. |
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Hanse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
41. Humiliated the enemies of the left. |
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REACTIVATED IN CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
46. Appointed Hillary as SOS. n/t |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:00 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. His best move yet. |
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Beacool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 01:56 AM Response to Reply #46 |
83. Hear, hear!!! |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 09:06 AM Response to Reply #46 |
90. Yea. That's the one I was thinking. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
48. Signed the Fraud Enforcement & Recovery Act |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
49. He took the oath. |
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unblock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 09:21 PM Response to Reply #49 |
77. twice :) |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
50. He has Michelle Obama out there as an ambassador from the WH to the |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
52. Science and law are back in the environmental agencies |
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Sancho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
54. Kept his promise - bought a dawg |
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wiggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
56. WH Edible Garden. nt |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:29 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Awe man.....I said that at the same time as you! |
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verges (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 08:29 AM Response to Reply #58 |
85. But he didn't marry her as POTUS!!! nt |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
57. Married a woman that decided that an organic garden would have a place on the WH grounds..... |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 09:29 PM Response to Reply #57 |
79. Interesting. nt |
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verges (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 08:31 AM Response to Reply #57 |
86. See post 85!! nt |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
60. Ended the ridiculous Global Gag Rule |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
61. ENDED warrantless wiretapping... STOPPED raiding Medical Marijuana dispensaries... n/t |
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quiller4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
62. Appointed Sebelius to HHS and Gary Locke to Commerce n/t |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
63. Transparency in government. |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
64. Whitehouse.gov |
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PurityOfEssence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
66. Cancelled the National Prayer Breakfast at the White House |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
67. About to appoint Bolden as NASA admin. |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
68. Made that wonderful video for Iran |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
69. Picked Huntsman to be Amb to China - not only is he qualified, it was a savvy political |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
71. Helped the littlest egg roller on the White House lawn. . |
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patriotvoice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
72. Seemingly changed his mind about renewing the AWB and repealing the Tiahrt Amendment. |
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Tim4319 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
73. His attention to Education |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-22-09 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
75. Reset the standard for presidential competency... |
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Jim Lane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
81. Nominated Dawn Johnsen to head the Office of Legal Counsel |
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Boomerang Diddle (566 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
84. Obama's Supreme Court nominee |
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PopSixSquish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
87. Went to Notre Dame and Gave an Eloquent and Thoughtful Speech |
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DesertRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
88. He gave an inspiring commencement speech |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
89. Naming Van Jones as Green Jobs Adviser |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
91. Open Government Initiative |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
92. Set aside TWO MILLION ACRES of land as federally protected preserve! |
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OneBlueSky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
93. he got elected . . . |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-23-09 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
94. Instilled renewed sense of public service and confidence in governing institutions. |
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