what was obama's role in resolving the great recession?
President Barack Obama outlined the economic stimulus package during his 2008 campaign. Congress approved the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in February 2009. The economic stimulus package ended the Great Recession by spurring consumer spending. It's goal was to save between 900,000 to 2.3 million jobs. Most important, it instilled the confidence needed to boost economic growth.