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Bipartisanship praised after economic stimulus meeting

Jan. 6, 2009
Congressional leaders from both parties were optimistic Monday after meeting with President-elect Barack Obama to discuss his package of tax cuts and spending proposals aimed at reviving the beleaguered economy.
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Report: Obama plan cuts taxes $300B

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress are considering $300 billion in individual and business tax cuts, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Obama repeats tax-cut pledge

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Obama relatives feel spotlight in Kenya

NYANGMA-KOGELO, Kenya, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Kenyan relatives of U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama are new celebrities in their country, but say the spotlight isn't always welcome.

Emanuel: 'Deliberate haste' on economy

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Rep. Rahm Emmanuel, D-Ill., who will be Barack Obama's White House chief of staff, says the president-elect will "move with deliberate haste" on the economy.
Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

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Emanuel: Democrats want to help workers

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch