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huffingtonpost.com - 1/27/2009
Obama Day 7: Going To Capitol Hill To Seeks GOP Help On Economy
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making good on his promise to hear from Republicans as he pushes for swift passage and bipartisan backing of his massive $825 billion plan intended to jerk the country out of recession. The unanswered question: whether the new Democratic president ...
politico.com - 1/27/2009
Boehner to GOP: Vote against stimulus - Patrick O'Connor
— politico.com — President Barack Obama is coming to the Capitol later today in a bid to curry favor with... congressional Republicans. But it appears GOP leaders have already made up their minds to oppose his $825 billion stimulus plan. House Republican Leader John A. ... (more) Boehner to GOP: Vote against stimulus - Patrick O'Connor

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Obama Seeks GOP Help on Economy
online.wsj.com - 1/28/2009
Obama Seeks GOP Help on Economy
— online.wsj.com — Obama spent about an hour and a half with House Republicans, trying to woo them but not... necessarily winning any votes for the economic stimulus package. (more) Obama Seeks GOP Help on Economy

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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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Hoffmania!:  This Oughta Be Good

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This Oughta Be Good
Hoffmania! — ... Obama's making good on another promise - to consult the GOP to see what kind of cures they have for the economy they helped turn into barrel of crap. ...

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