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Pols: No Stimulus By Jan. 20

Republicans voice opposition to Obama's plan

By Laurel Jorgensen, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 4, 2009 6:58 PM CST

(Newser) – President-elect Barack Obama’s massive economic stimulus bill may not move as quickly as Democratic leaders had hoped, Politico reports. Republicans began suggesting alternatives to the plan today, and House Democrats now say they likely won’t vote on the bill until the week of... Read full story »

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Mitch McConnell • recession • Dick Durbin • economic stimulus package • financial crisis • President Obama

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