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Published 11/07/2009 by Reuters India

Obama weighs steps to spur jobs, wary on deficit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday listed a range of fresh options being considered by the White House to spur growth after 'sobering' news that unemployment spiked to a 26 1/2-year peak last month.

Obama, who earlier signed a bill to extend jobless benefits and a homebuyer tax credit,...

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