In an address on Friday, President Barack Obama says the stimulus bill is helping Americans by extending unemployment benefits by 20 weeks for some states, pushing the first time home buyer tax credits through April 2010 and cutting taxes for small businesses. (3:21)

 

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Presumptive presidential nominee John McCain speaking at the 79th annual League of United American Citizens. He says that it would not make sense to raise taxes in the middle of economic slump because it does not encourage growth. (1:02)

 

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