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CNN confirms: Pres. Bush invites McCain, Obama to White House

 

Published 9/25/2008 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

(CNN) — A senior White House official has confirmed to CNN that President Bush has invited both Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama to the White House to discuss the bailout legislation. Bush has also invited Congressional leadership from both parties to participate in the meeting. Both presidential candidates have accepted Bush's invitation.  The meeting is [...] (link)

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