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Published 12/2/2008 at Reuters: Politics
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - State governors preparing to meet President-elect Barack Obama will ask for $136 billion in infrastructure funds to stimulate the economy immediately, Pennsylvania's governor said on Monday.
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