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Most Americans support Obama's $800 billion stimulus plan, poll finds

 
Polls suggest the majority of Americans favor an economic stimulus package. WASHINGTON (CNN) – A new national poll suggests that most Americans favor an economic stimulus package even if it comes with an $800 billion price tag, but that support doesn't indicate that the public wants to see a new era of big government. Fifty-six percent [...] (link)

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