Obama To GOP: “I Won”
Jan.23, 2009 in
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During a morning meeting with congressional leaders from both parties, President Obama acknowledged the philosophical differences between his stimulus package and the Republican plan - but, sources familiar with the conversation said, Obama then noted: "I won."
The exchange arose as top House and Senate Republicans expressed concern to the president about the amount of spending in the package. They also raised concerns about a refundable tax credit that returns money to those who don't pay income taxes, the sources said.
The exchange arose as top House and Senate Republicans expressed concern to the president about the amount of spending in the package. They also raised concerns about a refundable tax credit that returns money to those who don't pay income taxes, the sources said.
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