On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
And having an extra $1,000 during some tight times can really make a difference. So that is a central part of the package.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “And having an extra $1,000 during some tight times can really make a difference. So that is a central part of the…”
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Obama highlights the importance of the $1,000 tax break for working Americans as a key element of the stimulus package.
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