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President Obama has said he wants to work closely with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to address America’s current economic problems. How is this likely to play out as lawmakers grapple with healing the economy?
President Barack Obama is newly ensconced in office and he is rolling up his sleeves to get down to business. He has said he wants to work closely with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to address America’s current economic problems. How is this likely to play out as lawmakers grapple with healing the economy? For answers we look to the New York Times’ David Herszenhorn for his take on the relationship between the executive and legislative branches in the new administration.