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Barack Obama: The only piece of economic news that folks still looking for work want to hear is, 'You're hired.'

On the recordOctober 7, 2010
The only piece of economic news that folks still looking for work want to hear is, 'You're hired.'
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at Ernest Maier Inc. in Bladensburg

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