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Published 2/8/2009 at Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top aides to President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Democratic and Republican lawmakers to set aside political differences and give anticipated final approval this week to a massive economic stimulus package.
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