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On the recordOctober 13, 2008
We must make sure this plan is implemented in a way that helps homeowners and does not enrich Wall Street CEOs at the taxpayers' expense.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the Treasury Departments' Plan

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