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New D.C. tone: Obama meets both Dems, GOP on stimulus
By David Lightman and Kevin G. Hall | McClatchy Newspapers
Obama met with both Congressional Democrats and Republicans on Monday to push for quick action on an economic stimulus package that would include $300 billion in tax cuts, a move Republicans endorsed. GOP leaders were less enthusiastic about spending aspects of the proposal, however. » read more
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Under the Capitol dome, Congress faces a new year of economic problems.
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Economy tops Washington lawmakers' priorities for new Congress
By Les Blumenthal | McClatchy Newspapers
Since he was first elected to Congress 12 years ago, Rep. Adam Smith has fashioned himself as a deficit hawk. Times have changed. Democrat Smith, and other members of Washington state's congressional delegation, face the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. When Congress returns for its new session Tuesday, (Jan. 6) it will be under enormous pressure to pass a massive stimulus package. » read more
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