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United States President Barack Obama blocks China's Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund's acquisition of the U.S. semiconductor business of German-based Aixtron because of national security concerns. The German Economy Ministry withdrew its approval in October.
2016-12-2

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancels a trip to the United States for an American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference that was to include a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama.
2016-03-7

Canada's prime-minister elect Justin Trudeau informs U.S. President Barack Obama that Canada will be withdrawing fighter jets from both Iraq and Syria, effectively ending Canada's military participation in the war on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
2015-10-20

The President of the United States Barack Obama names lawyer and former political operative Ron Klain as "ebola czar" to coordinate US response to the Ebola outbreak.
2014-10-17

Barack Obama, the President of the United States, and Congressional leaders reach a deal on extending the debt ceiling.
2011-07-31

The President of the United States Barack Obama declares a state of emergency for Louisiana due to concerns about floods.
2011-05-6

US President Barack Obama signs the 9-11 health bill into law to cover the cost of medical care for rescue workers and others sickened by toxic fumes and dust after the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center.
2011-01-2

The President of the United States Barack Obama says that a deal has been reached with the Republican Party to extend the Bush era tax cuts.
2010-12-6

President of the United States Barack Obama signs a bill increasing security along his country's border with Mexico.
2010-08-13

United States Coast Guard commander, Admiral Thad Allen, is appointed by President Obama to lead the federal response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
2010-05-11