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Published 12/6/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

The chief executives of ailing automakers GM, Chrysler and Ford testify before Congress on Friday. (CNN) – President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday outlined some of his plan to create 2.5 million jobs by 2011, and said he will push for immediate action by Congress when he takes office in January. Obama wants to make public buildings more [...] (link)

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