I've also asked Congress to pass legislation to modernize the Federal Housing Administration and enable it to provide additional assistance to struggling homeowners.

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And because the best form of economic relief is a quality job, I'm also calling on Congress to pass jobs measures that cut taxes, increase lending, incentivize expansion for businesses both large and small.

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This Christmas I will not only be researching my gift choices through my smartphone but also using it to swipe the barcodes of presents in store and then tap or wave as I pass through the checkout.

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But I also want to urge all members of Congress to act without delay in the coming week to resolve their differences and pass this plan.

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