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Published 2/3/2009 at Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama was hit on Tuesday by the embarrassing withdrawal of his nominee to oversee the healthcare system, distracting from his efforts to keep public focus on a huge economic stimulus package he wants passed.
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