This is how Obama's performance on jobs compares to his predecessors
The economy today is far from perfect, but as Barack Obama leaves office, he is leaving it far better than he found it.
Ana Swanson is a Reporter at The Washington Post.
The economy today is far from perfect, but as Barack Obama leaves office, he is leaving it far better than he found it.
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