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    • Big Week Ahead in Washington 

        There's a lot to look forward to next week from health care and financial regulation reform, with CNBC's John Harwood.

    • White House Jobs Summit 

        CNBC's John Harwood looks ahead to next week's White House jobs summit.

    • Beltway Buzz 

        James Pethokoukis, of Reuters, and CNBC's John Harwood have the buzz from the Beltway.

    • Climate-Gate Controvery? 

        Insight on whether the root of global climate change is a global conspiracy, with Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK).

    • Grayson: GOP Plan is to Die Quickly 

        Discussing the Senate's plans for health care as the battle heats up before the bill is passed, with Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL).

    • Reid's Health Care Hurdle 

        Discussing the future of President Obama's health care plan, with CNBC's Hampton Pearson and Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO).

    • Loopholes in Lobbying 

        Weighing in on whether excessive lobbyists will bring abuse to the system, with Dan Mitchell, Cato Institute and Christian Weller, Center for American Progress.


Barack Obama (D)

Senator from Illinois




 

PROFILE

 

Personal:
Born Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 4 1961
Married to Michelle Obama
Two children

Education:
Columbia University, BA, 1983 (Political Science)
Harvard University, JD, 1991

Professional:
Before joining the U.S. Senate in 2004, he worked as a community organizer and civil rights lawyer in Chicago and served eight years in the Illinois State Senate.

Notable:
- First African-American president of the Harvard Law Review
- Fifth African-American to serve in U.S. Senate
- Author of two best-selling books  titled “Dreams from My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope”

Running Mate:
Joseph Biden, Senator from Delaware

 

ON THE ISSUES

 

Taxes:
Would deliver $80-$85 billion in tax cuts annually.

Economy:
Supports increased minimum wage as well as job creation and training programs for low-income workers.

Healthcare:
Wants to provide affordable, comprehensive healthcare to every American...

Social Security:
Opposes private retirement accounts and in favor of lifting cap on payroll tax.

Housing: 
Supports creation of a federal fund to help homeowners refinance their mortgages...

Trade:
Voted against Cafta in 2005 because of deficient labor and environmental...

Energy:
Wants to wean America of its dependence on foreign energy though measures...

 

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS

 

Top Industries:
Lawyers/Law Firms: $18,778,413
Retired: $15,881,720
Securities & Investment: $8,383,841
Education: $7,502,056
Misc Business: $5,588,970

Top Contributors:                              
Goldman Sachs: $601,480
University of California: $488,159
JPMorgan Chase: $373,507
Citigroup: $371,054
UBS: $370,850

Source: Center For Responsible Government -- data through June 30. For more information go to OpenSecrets.org.

 

NEED TO KNOW

 

Presidential Campaign | http://www.barackobama.com/

U.S. Senator | http://obama.senate.gov/


 

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ADDITIONAL POLITICAL COVERAGE


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  • A look at Barack Obama the investor

      The Democratic presidential hopeful may be a fresh face in politics, but he is treading familiar -- and conservative -- ground with his investments.





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