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GOP Stimulus Stonewall Spells Trouble for Prez

Obama team surprised by unified Republican opposition in House

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 29, 2009 1:43 AM CST

(Newser) – Barack Obama's failure to snag a single vote from House Republicans for his economic stimulus package underlines the tough task the president faces in winning bipartisan support for his plan, notes Politico. Obama aides were surprised by the vote but expressed confidence that some Republicans... Read full story »

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