Mark Felsenthal
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Obama’s last chance looms as US economy teeters on the edge
Barack Obama is due to host congressional leaders including his Republican rivals in a last-ditch bid to halt America’s slide over the fiscal cliff.
Obama calls for ‘meaningful action’ after school shooting
"We’ve endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years," Obama said during a somber televised appearance in the White House briefing room.