Mayors join Obama in calling for action
The WH enlisted America's mayors Wednesday in its effort to pressure Congress to pass a stimulus package as soon as possible. Politico.
A group of city executives, gathered at the White House for a meeting with President Obama's senior staff, called on Congress to pass a stimulus bill by mid-February and lashed out at what Akron, Ohio, Mayor Donald Plusquellic called "business as usual" on the Hill.
"We're here to support the president's call for an economic stimulus package," said Miami Mayor Manny Diaz. "We need to get something passed. ... We're asking Congress to act."
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa took a sharper tone toward Congress, declaring: "It's time to stop bickering and start negotiating."
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