Obama vows swift recovery plan to ease governors
President elect Barack Obama told a bipartisan group of governors in Philadelphia he will push a rapid economic stimulus including tax cuts and increased federal spending. He seeks their advice to draft a plan potentially exceeding 500 billion dollars over two years, helping states facing deficits and funding health care, welfare, and infrastructure. Biden urged unity and joked about deficit concerns as governors pressed for hundreds of billions in health and road projects.
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Governors back Obama plan to aid states in recession
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin met with Barack Obama in Philadelphia amid talks of a broad federal stimulus. Governors urge open door policy, flexible use of funds, and quick infrastructure spending to create jobs, with $136 billion in ready projects and potential Medicaid relief.
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Barbara Bush Discharged From Houston Hospital
Former first lady Barbara Bush leaves Houston Methodist Hospital a week after abdominal surgery for a perforated ulcer. Surgeon Dr Pat Reardon says she is recovering well and will resume normal activities gradually as she reintroduces regular foods.
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