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Obama to Host G20 in Pittsburgh

Former steel capital showcases economic recovery: White House

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(Newser) – The Obama administration has picked Pittsburgh to host September’s G20 summit, where leaders representing 85% of the world’s economy will measure progress since the last meeting and discuss further action to curb the global crisis, the Post-Gazette reports. Hit hard by the steel industry’s decline, the revitalized city is committed to the president’s green economy, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says.

“This is a chance for us to showcase our city, and our region, for the world,"” says a Pittsburgh official, who notes that the high-profile visitors will boost tourism revenue. “President Obama is a big Pittsburgh fan in so many ways, and we’re glad of it.”

Anti-G20 demonstrators protest outside the London meetings earlier this year. Pittsburgh had a peaceful protest during that conference as well.
Anti-G20 demonstrators protest outside the London meetings earlier this year. Pittsburgh had a peaceful protest during that conference as well.   (AP Photo)
Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during a Super Bowl victory parade. The city will host a G20 summit in September.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during a Super Bowl victory parade. The city will host a G20 summit in September.   (AP Photo)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, front left, sits with G20 leaders during a group photograph at Buckingham Palace in London.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, front left, sits with G20 leaders during a group photograph at Buckingham Palace in London.   (AP Photo)
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Robert_Dada
May 28, 09 6:15 PM CDT
I am proud of the place of my birth. Reply
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ObamaBinBiden
May 28, 09 8:44 PM CDT
Go to Philly, da burgh doesn't want you!!!!! Yins all suck!!! Reply
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Robert_Dada
May 29, 09 9:51 AM CDT
Aw, yins from the 'city of brothers on drugs' are all just jealous of our football supremacy.
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