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Published 11/5/2008 by zingarellim at CNN Political Ticker

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The wear-and-tear of a 22-month campaign may seem like a Caribbean vacation next to what awaits President-elect Barack Obama when he takes over as the 44th president of the United States. In his first year in office, he will have to tackle the mountain of complex and unprecedented problems facing the country. [...] (link)

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