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On the recordJanuary 8, 2009
President-elect Obama saying today that he's basically growing impatient over political posturing by members of Congress about the stimulus plan.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen reports on President-elect Obama's frustration with Congress regarding the stimulus plan.

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