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Published 2/2/2009 by Mark Murray at First Read

From NBC's Chuck Todd and Mark MurrayThis morning, tapping into his 13 million-strong email list for the first time since becoming president, Obama urged supporters to "spread the word and build support" for his economic stimulus plan. In particular, he asks them to host or attend an Economic Recovery House Meeting this weekend. "I hope to sign the recovery plan into law in the next few weeks," Obama says in the email. "But I need your help to spread the word and build support. It's not enough...( read more ) (link)

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