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Barack Obama: Today does mark the beginning of the end; the beginning of what we need to do to create jobs for Americans scrambling in…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2009
Today does mark the beginning of the end; the beginning of what we need to do to create jobs for Americans scrambling in the wake of layoffs; the beginning of what we need to do to provide relief for families worried that they won't be able to pay next month's bills.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama discusses the need for job creation and relief for families affected by layoffs.

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