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Economic Stimulus and the Promise of Bipartisanship
Barack Obama said he'd restore the economy in a bipartisan way, but debate over his stimulus package sounds all too familiar. Also, President Obama and George Mitchell reach out to Arabs. On Reporter's Notebook, the first bill likely to be signed into law by President Obama.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenBarack Obama said he'd restore the economy in a bipartisan way, but debate over his stimulus package sounds all too familiar. We hear about his visit to Capitol Hill today and the prospects for consensus. Also, President Obama and Middle East envoy George Mitchell reach out to Arabs and Muslims. Congress, in the meantime, is in the process of sending its first bill to the Obama White House. We hear about Lilly Ledbetter and gender-discrimination wages.
Banner image: President Obama speaks to the press after meeting with the House Republican Conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFPGetty Images
In this episode
3 storiesHouse Republicans Say No Deal to Obama Stimulus Plan
Polls show that everybody wants to fix the economy, but grassroots partisans don’t agree about how to do it, and that’s reflected in Washington.
Read the story1 minObama Goes on Al Arabiya, George Mitchell Goes to the Middle East
As a candidate, President Obama promised to reach out to Arabs and Muslims, especially in the Middle East. His special envoy, George Mitchell, is already in Egypt to discuss the fate of the Gaza Strip; and the President granted his first interview to the satellite channel AlArabiya.
Read the story6 minCongress Prepares to Send Fair Pay Bill to Obama
The House today was expected to join the Senate and pass the first bill to go to the desk of President Obama. It would make it easier for women workers to combat wage discrimination.
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