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President Barack Obama has toured the country, encouraging his audiences to pressure Congress to pass his jobs bill now.
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So who actually comprises the 1 percent?
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Top Ranks Lists The 2010 Book of Lists electronic edition may be downloaded in Excel format. These 62 lists include key business information (when available) such as number of employees, revenue, products/services offered, and top executives for each company.