The Business of Barack

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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics

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The latest economic data suggest American consumers have scaled back dramatically on spending as the U.S. recession deepens.  But some business owners say the election of the first African-American President is providing an unexpected economic stimulus.  They say the one bright spot in an otherwise dreary economy has been the popularity of President-elect Barack Obama. VOA's Mil Arcega reports.

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