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Barack Obama: I am calling on Congress to approve my nearly $450 billion plan.

On the recordSeptember 8, 2011
I am calling on Congress to approve my nearly $450 billion plan.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama is promoting his jobs plan that includes tax cuts and infrastructure spending.

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