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Obama's Efforts To Boost Exports Face Hurdles

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 02/04/2010 - 3:43am

One solution for the unemployment problem in the United States might be found overseas. President Obama says doubling exports in the next five years could add 2 million jobs.

But less than 1 in 100 U.S. firms do any business overseas. And achieving the administration's goals could require crossing some Democrats.