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Eleven Issues facing Barack Obama

By Roll Call Staff
Posted November 6, 2008 at 1:00am

The Deficit: Facing Up to Reality
The Economy: More Trouble Ahead
Energy: The Price of Being Green
Health Care: An Urgent Need
Immigration: The Jobs Factor
Infrastructure: Approach With Caution
The Wars: Withdrawal and Escalation
Military: Rewriting the Doctrine
Taxes: Living With a Legacy
Intelligence: Reorganization Fatigue
U.S. Image: Deep Repair, Tight Budget

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