Cbc: Passage of Stimulus Package As 'Bold' Obama Victory

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"The last time our country faced an economic crisis of this magnitude, the government's response in large measure omitted the communities that I represent and for which the NAACP advocates," he says. "As we crafted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we targeted our efforts on traditionally underserved communities and rural communities using census tracks and poverty levels to direct the greatest need. I believe we met the challenge put forward by the NAACP for equity and fairness, and I expect this recovery package to deliver the hand-up that Americans so desperately need."

"The disastrous economic policies of the previous administration - including irresponsible tax cuts for the wealthy and the war in Iraq and deregulation of the financial industry have left our nation in shambles," [Barbara Lee] says in a statement. "Millions of people are living in poverty, without health insurance, and unemployment is through the roof... Our communities of color have been especially hard hit - and it's only getting worse," she said, calling the bill "a positive step in the right direction for our country."

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Cbc: Passage of Stimulus Package As 'Bold' Obama Victory

WASHINGTON-Now that President Barack Obama has cleared his first major political hurdle with the passage of the $787 billion economic stimulus bill, the success is being met with strong applause from...

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