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Bush to Focus on Economy in State of the Union

HeadlineJan 28, 2008

As fears mount over a worldwide recession, President Bush is expected to call on Congress to approve a $150 billion stimulus package during his State of the Union address tonight. Bush’s final State of the Union comes at a time when his approval rating has dropped to new lows. A recent Washington Post-ABC News poll found Bush’s overall approval rating to be just 32 percent. Only 28 percent of respondents approve of his handling of the economy.

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