1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
Lip service, WHERE IS THE SAVINGS?2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
See 1 above3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
Lip service for the womens votes4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
Fine with me, our government has forgotten how to WIN5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
no brainer, but spending money6 Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
No way are they telling us everything, LIP SERVICE7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
Is this really a big deal?8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
Yeah, sure they are, LIP SERVICE9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
MORE MAJOR LIP SERVICE10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
OK, so they meet elsewhere now... LIP SERVICE11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
LIP SERVICE, how can you control what someone does when they leave your service?12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
No brainer13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
LIP SERVICE, this was probably going to happen anyway14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
LIP SERVICE, and I disagree with FEDERAL MONEY (SPENDING IT) on this 15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
Increased SPENDING and lip service16. New federal funding for science and research labs
INCREASED SPENDING17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
Wow, there's a good one18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
INCREASED SPENDING19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
INCREASED SPENDING20. New funds for school construction
INCREASED SPENDING21 The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
INCREASED SPENDING, and a horrible idea22. US Auto industry rescue plan
INCREASED SPENDING and wasted money, LET THEM FAIL23. Housing rescue plan
INCREASED SPENDING THAT FLOPPED24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
INCREASED SPENDING THAT FLOPPED25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
INCREASED SPENDING THAT FLOPPED, AND LIP SERVICE26. US financial and banking rescue plan
INCREASED SPENDING THAT FLOPPED, AND LIP SERVICE27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
LIP SERVICE, THEY WILL STILL HAVE SECRET PLACES, THAT'S WHY THEY ARE secret28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with theGeneva Convention standards
BS LIP SERVICE29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
NO BRAINER30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
THERE'S A COST SAVINGS- RIGHT WHERE WE NEED IT, AND LIP SERVICE31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
YES BY ALL MEANS GIVE IT ALL AWAY, AND LIP SERVICE32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
BS, AND LIP SERVICE33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
BS, AND LIP SERVICE BASED ON JUNK SCIENCE34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
Spent more time on vacation in his 1st year than any other sitting president. 570 rooms and 40 planes on 1 upcoming trip- go read about it35. Successful release of US captain held bySomali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
BS, AND LIP SERVICE, I'M GLAD HE "LET" THE SEALS DO THEIR JOB36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
BS, AND LIP SERVICE, LETS STOP PROTECTING EVERYONE ELSE WHEN WE HAVE ISSUES AT HOME37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
SUBSIDIZED CAR OWNERSHIP NOW- INCREASED SPENDING, BS, AND LIP SERVICE38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
TOTAL CRAP PROGRAM, INCREASED SPENDING, BS, AND LIP SERVICE39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
TOTAL CRAP PROGRAM, INCREASED SPENDING, BS, AND LIP SERVICE40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
INCREASED SPENDING41. Signed national service legislation; expandednational youth service program
INCREASED SPENDING42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
LIP SERVICE FOR CUBAN VOTES43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
INCREASED SPENDING, BS, AND LIP SERVCE44. Expanding vaccination programs
INCREASED SPENDING45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
HOLD THE PHONE- WASN'T IT LIKE 60 DAYS TO ACT ON THE GULF SPILL? THIS GUY HAS GUMPTION
46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
DOUBTFUL, THOSE WITH MONEY KNOW HOW TO HIDE IT47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
DOUBTFUL, THOSE WITH MONEY KNOW HOW TO HIDE IT48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
IT AINT WORKING, LOOK WEST FOR EMPTY FACTORIES49.. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
BS LIP SERVICE, CC COMPANIES STILL RIPPING THEM OFF50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
BS LIP SERVICE THAT WILL COST THE CONSUMER MORE51. Lower drug costs for seniors
LESS COVERAGE AND DEATH PANELS IN OBAMACARE52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
NO BRAINER53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
NO BRAINER54. Improved housing for military personnel
NO BRAINER55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
LIP SERVICE, HIRE THE BEST FOR THE JOB DUMMY56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
NO BRAINER57 Increasing student loans
HOW ABOUT 100% TAX DEDUCTION ON TUITION PAID?58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
INCREASED SPENDING59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING60. Established a new cyber security office
MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING (THAT'S NEEDED) AND I DOUBT MOST OF IT HAPPENS62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
NO BRAINER, BUT THIS is NEEDED SOMTIMES63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
OXYMORON, MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
WHOOPY! GIVE THEM THE SAME BREAK YOU GIVE LEGAL IMMIGRANTS, MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING66. Improving benefits for veterans
NO BRAINER- PROBABLY MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
WHOOPY, GET BACK IN THE OFFICE AND DO SOME WORK, MAJOR LIP SERVICE, INCREASED SPENDING68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
THAT WAS CREATED BY FANNIE AND FREDDIE WHO ARE EXEMPT!MAJOR LIP SERVICE,69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
WHOOPY! MAJOR LIP SERVICE,70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
DOUBTFUL, AND LIP SERVICE, HOW ABOUT FIRING PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T FOLLOW POLICIES???71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
lIKE THE JUNK SCIENCE GLOBAL WARMING?? 72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
NO BRAINER 73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive
NO BRAINER 74. Making more loans available to small businesses
INCREASED SPENDING75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
LIP SERVICE, GOV'T CAN'T REDUCE SPENDING 76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
BECAUSE SHE'S A SHE, AND SHE'S LATINA? 77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
NO BRAINER 78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
NO BRAINER, SHOULD BE A 50% PAYCUT FOR EVERYONE OVER $100,000. IN EVERY BRANCH AND LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
NO BRAINER 80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
LIP SERVICE, IT'S STILL FAILING BECAUSE OBAMA WONT LET US WIN 81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
LIP SERVICE, IT'S STILL FAILING BECAUSE OBAMA WONT LET US WIN 82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
LIP SERVICE, IT'S STILL FAILING BECAUSE OBAMA WONT LET US WIN 83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
LIP SERVICE, JUNK SCIENCE84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
HUH? 85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
REALLY? 86. Held first Seder in White House
SO FRIGGIN WHAT?87. Attempting to reform the nation’s healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
BS, MOST OF THOSE 50 MIL ARE UNINSURED BY CHOICE, THIS WILL COST EVERYONE MUCH MORE, WE ARE LEARNING MORE DAILY OF THAT FAT A$$ BILL 88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
AMNESTY FOR VOTES!89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
OMG! OBAMACARE FOR ENERGY 90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
OMG! OBAMACARE FOR EDUCATION president-obamas-accomplishments-do-not-impress-me-as-they-are-not-all-hiso
Stop spending money WE don't have, leave me alone, stay out of my pockets, my car, and my house.