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16. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
17. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
18. New funds for school construction
19. US Auto industry rescue plan that has led to the overall solvency of the major automakers in the US, and the continued employment of thousands of Americans.
20. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
21. US financial and banking rescue plan
22. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
23. The US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
24. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
25. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
26. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
27. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
28. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
29. Gave the middle class a significant tax cut.
30. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast