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Obama: And everything in this bill will be paid for. Everything.<\/p>\n

Mish: That is lie number 3……. Obama’s stimulus plan is nothing but another spend now, make cuts later “sleight-of-hand” proposal.<\/p>\n

Obama: The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working…….<\/p>\n

Mish: That is lie number 4. The primary purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: To keep one person (namely President Obama), in his job.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Obama: And everything in this bill will be paid for. Everything. Mish: That is lie number 3……. Obama’s stimulus plan is nothing but another spend now, make cuts later “sleight-of-hand” proposal. Obama: The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of … <\/p>\n

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