WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday agreed to unveil new jobs proposals in an address to Congress on September 8, bowing to pressure from Republicans, who objected to the original date set for his high-profile speech.
After Conflict, Obama To Address Congress On September 8
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Wed, 08/31/2011 - 7:07pm
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