Obama meets with GOP, says can spur job growth (AP)

Courtesy Ytop stories  Tue, 02/09/2010 - 1:42pm

President Barack Obama conducts the daily press briefing at the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.<br /><br />(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul.

He promised to do his part — but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.




 

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