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U.S. CEOs urge at least $300 billion fiscal stimulus

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chief executives of leading U.S. companies called for a fiscal stimulus package worth at least $300 billion and urged president-elect Barack Obama to swiftly name his economic team. (link)

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