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time.com - 1/23/2009
Economic Stimulus: Obama, Lawmakers to Meet
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Congressional leaders and President Barack Obama are having a hard time finding common ground on an economic recovery plan as Republican resistance to the stimulus package emerges in the House
REPORT: GOP Lawmakers Outnumber Democratic Lawmakers 2 To 1 In Stimulus Debate On Cable News
thinkprogress.org - 1/29/2009
REPORT: GOP Lawmakers Outnumber Democratic Lawmakers 2 To 1 In Stimulus Debate On Cable News
— thinkprogress.org — As Media Matters has documented, during the Bush administration, the media consistently allowed conservatives to dominate their... shows , booking them as guests far more often than progressives. The rationale was that Republicans were “ in power ... (more) REPORT: GOP Lawmakers Outnumber Democratic Lawmakers 2 ...

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OBAMA TO HOST COCKTAIL PARTY FOR LAWMAKERS - New York Post
nypost.com - 1/28/2009
OBAMA TO HOST COCKTAIL PARTY FOR LAWMAKERS - New York Post
— nypost.com — Last updated: 2:03 pm January 28, 2009 Posted: 2:02 pm January 28, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack... Obama has invited Republican and Democratic lawmakers for drinks at the White House as they consider his economic recovery bill that still faces ... (more) OBAMA TO HOST COCKTAIL PARTY FOR LAWMAKERS - New York Post

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foxnews.com - 1/28/2009
House Passes $819B Stimulus Package - Presidential Politics | Political News
— foxnews.com — The House of Representatives approved an $819 billion economic stimulus package Wednesday that President Obama has said... is necessary to revive the economy. The final vote was 244-188, mostly along party lines as expected. The legislation includes an ... (more) House Passes $819B Stimulus Package - Presidential ...

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The Page by Mark Halperin:  Bipartisan Gathering at the White House Friday

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Bipartisan Gathering at the White House Friday
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... plans to hold a meeting with the Democratic and Republican leadership Friday afternoon. Will meet with House Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader Hoyer, Senate Majority Leader Reid, Minority Leader McConnell and others.       ...

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