the President signed the Recovery Act, which is intended to provide relief to millions of struggling families, jump-start our economy, create or save more than 3.5 million jobs over the next 2 years, and steer our Nation out of this economic circumstance that we find ourselves in.
On the recordMarch 4, 2009
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Biden emphasizes the Recovery Act's goals for economic relief and job creation.
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