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Obama to Market Stimulus Plan

Republicans hoping to delay bill may filibuster

By Gabriel Winant, Newser User

Posted Dec 31, 2008 2:10 PM CST

(Newser) – The incoming Obama administration plans to launch a nationwide political push for a quick passage of his $775 billion economic stimulus plan, the Los Angeles Times reports. Says adviser David Axelrod: “There shouldn't be endless debate about it.” Republicans acknowledge that they can’... Read full story »

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