Governors press for stimulus bill by Inauguration

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

WASHINGTON -- Facing severe cutbacks in state services as the recession deepens, the nation's governors pressed their case on Capitol Hill on Monday, asking for at least $40 billion to help pay for health care for the poor and disabled.

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