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President elect Obama is promoting a revival preparation

Auburn : WA : USA | 11 months ago  
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President-elect Obama is promoting a revival preparation that would facet spending on roads and other infrastructure projects, making government buildings energy-efficient, building and renovating schools and adopting environmentally responsive technologies.

In addition to spending on roads, bridges and similar construction projects, Obama is expected to look for further funds for various programs that experience increased demand when being without a job rises, one Democratic official said.

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