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Obama Vows No Earmarks In Stimulus Package
President-elect Barack Obama has met with his team of economic advisers in Washington and said the government must get its own fiscal house in order. He said new spending in the stimulus package will be carefully monitored, and won't include earmarks.
Mr. Burris Comes To Washington
Roland Burris came to Washington to take his seat as the junior Senator form Illinois, but the Democratic leadership in the Senate has kept him out. It said Burris' appointment is tainted by Illinois Gov. Ron Blagojevich, who is accused of corruption.
Hoyer Sets Mid-February Timeline For Stimulus
Congress is unlikely to meet President-elect Barack Obama's plea for an economic stimulus package that would be ready by the time he takes office Jan. 20. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says the package is likely to be ready for Obama's signature by mid-February.
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