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    61. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
    62. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Webb to secure the release of an American held captive
    63. Making more loans available to small businesses
    64. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
    65. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
    66. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
    67. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
    68. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
    69. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
    70. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
    71. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
    72. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
    73. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
    74. Held first Seder in White House
    75. 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

    • Of course, as PB pointed out, some of these are not popular with everyone...luckyorphan
    • ...but I think it shows a pretty solid first 18 months, especially given that it was done with no GOP help at all.luckyorphan
    • ...and the Left has not been to supportive either, sadly.luckyorphan

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