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On the recordJanuary 31, 2013
It is critical that we pursue the policies needed to build an economy that works for the middle class as we continue to dig our way out of the deep hole that was caused by the severe recession that began in December 2007.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release - Statement on the Employment Situation in January

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