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Barack Obama: “The DOW plummeted again yesterday, threatening job security and retirement security and economic security for millions…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2008
The DOW plummeted again yesterday, threatening job security and retirement security and economic security for millions of ordinary Americans. Indiana lost 4,500 manufacturing jobs in September alone.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama highlights the economic challenges facing Americans, particularly in Indiana, emphasizing the impact of job losses.

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