Obama's first 100 days change country
Samantha House
Issue date: 5/1/09 Section: Features
A compost heap of problems loomed over President Barack Obama on inauguration day.
After he became the 44th president of the United States, Obama immediately inherited a to-do list that demanded a fix to the dilapidated economy, health care and education facelifts, the end of two wars, green energy and a strict workout for the obese national debt.
Obama spent his first 100 days in office tenaciously attacking as much of the compost heap as possible, removing sizable chunks and shortening its threatening shadow.
But, how effective have his efforts to ameliorate the ailing condition of the nation been? Has he brought the change he promised?
Obama made about 500 promises during his campaign, according to an article on www.politifact.com, a Web site that keeps track of politicians' promises and tracks their follow-through. Politifact reported he kept 27 promises and is close to keeping 63 more.
For example, Obama promised to reduce the U.S.'s dependency on oil and promote alternative energy sources if elected. He reserved funds from the mammoth stimulus package to weatherize low-income homes, grants to persuade energy-efficient building codes, tax credits for plug-in hybrid car buyers and money to further solar and wind research, according to Politifact.
The president swore to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Politifact said on his first day in office, Obama instructed military officials in Iraq to draft withdrawal plans and to send two brigades to Afghanistan to abate the insurgence of the Taliban.
On his second day in office, Obama ordered Guantanamo Bay detention camp be closed within one year of the order, reported an article on ABC News' Web site.
"I will do whatever's required to keep the American people safe. But I am absolutely convinced that the best way we can do this is by not taking shortcuts that undermine who we are," the president said during his third primetime news conference Wednesday in regards to his decision to close the detention center.
After he became the 44th president of the United States, Obama immediately inherited a to-do list that demanded a fix to the dilapidated economy, health care and education facelifts, the end of two wars, green energy and a strict workout for the obese national debt.
Obama spent his first 100 days in office tenaciously attacking as much of the compost heap as possible, removing sizable chunks and shortening its threatening shadow.
But, how effective have his efforts to ameliorate the ailing condition of the nation been? Has he brought the change he promised?
Obama made about 500 promises during his campaign, according to an article on www.politifact.com, a Web site that keeps track of politicians' promises and tracks their follow-through. Politifact reported he kept 27 promises and is close to keeping 63 more.
For example, Obama promised to reduce the U.S.'s dependency on oil and promote alternative energy sources if elected. He reserved funds from the mammoth stimulus package to weatherize low-income homes, grants to persuade energy-efficient building codes, tax credits for plug-in hybrid car buyers and money to further solar and wind research, according to Politifact.
The president swore to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Politifact said on his first day in office, Obama instructed military officials in Iraq to draft withdrawal plans and to send two brigades to Afghanistan to abate the insurgence of the Taliban.
On his second day in office, Obama ordered Guantanamo Bay detention camp be closed within one year of the order, reported an article on ABC News' Web site.
"I will do whatever's required to keep the American people safe. But I am absolutely convinced that the best way we can do this is by not taking shortcuts that undermine who we are," the president said during his third primetime news conference Wednesday in regards to his decision to close the detention center.
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New York Movers
posted 5/06/09 @ 3:42 PM EST
Great summary of what he has done so far. He has really been busy trying to keep the promises he had made. Though I've heard of some people saying that certain things he has done have gone against his promises. (Continued…)
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