Obama's Small Biz Push
Airtime: Thurs. Aug. 19 2010 | 12:15 PM ET
President Barack Obama encourages passage of the small business bill, which is currently stalled in Congress.

Airtime: Thurs. Aug. 19 2010 | 12:15 PM ET
President Barack Obama encourages passage of the small business bill, which is currently stalled in Congress.

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