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Obama, Bush and the economy

 

Published 11/10/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

The president-elect and president will meet Monday. It is unclear whether a new federal stimulus package can be worked out before Obama takes office. > Amid continued signs of economic trouble, Barack Obama will travel to the White House today for what his aides have said will be substantive discussions with President Bush about the economy and other issues. (link)

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