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washingtonpost.com - 2/17/2009

After Stimulus Battle, Liberals Press Obama

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President Urged to Compromise Less on the Rest of Agenda Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, February 17, 2009; Page A02

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After Stimulus Battle, Liberals Press Obama
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