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Gore joins push for Obama's stimulus (Politico)

 
Politico - Former Vice President Al Gore is joining President Obama’s push for a $900 billion economic stimulus, heading to Capitol Hill on Wednesday and e-mailing his list of more than 2 million to urge pressure on Congress. (link)

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