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From NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. President Obama met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House today. They discussed job creation programs, health care and cutting the deficit. I'm gonna continue to seek the best idea

NPR 2010-01-11

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NPR 2010-03-12

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