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Former Treasury Sec. Rubin speaks at Mayors Conference in Washington

Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin speaks on the economy at the U.S. Conference of Mayor's Winter Meeting in Washington on January 23, 2008. Rubin said that local government has the power to jump start the economy and lead America through the current economic hardship. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)


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