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Barack Obama: We passed a budget that cuts our deficit in half while making investments to spur long-term growth and lasting…

On the recordApril 12, 2009
We passed a budget that cuts our deficit in half while making investments to spur long-term growth and lasting prosperity.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at the Department of Transportation

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