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Obama's troika may push for deeper role in economy (Bloomberg)

 
Bloomberg - Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Barack Obama will today unveil an economic team steeped in fighting crises and likely to push for an unprecedented government role in reviving growth and stabilizing the financial system. (link)

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