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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