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Then and Now
When President Obama was elected in 2008, the nation was experiencing an economic crisis from which it is still struggling to recover and involved in two wars. Thanks to majorities in both houses of Congress, he was able to push through some major legislation, but there's still much work to do. Here's a rundown of what's worked and what hasn't in some key areas. — Joyce Jones
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