Bush wants oil output boosted to avoid economic slowdown

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- President Bush warned Tuesday that surging oil prices threaten the U.S. economy and urged OPEC nations to boost their output. His plea drew little sympathy from oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which said production levels appear normal.

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