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Obama: Stimulus needed now (Politico)

 
Politico - CHICAGO—With the country facing the “greatest economic challenge of our lifetime,” President-elect Barack Obama said Friday that Congress should enact a financial stimulus package before he takes office—and if not, he will make it his first priority after his inauguration. (link)

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