On the recordSeptember 30, 2009
In February of this year, President Barack Obama traveled to Elkhart County, Indiana, to announce a bill before Congress, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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congress.govJames Oberstar: “In February of this year, President Barack Obama traveled to Elkhart County, Indiana, to announce a bill before…”
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Oberstar references Obama's visit to promote the Recovery Act in response to economic issues.
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