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Strong, Sustainable and Balanced GrowthBy Brad Setser | Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | 10:01 AM ESTPittsburgh is a city that has transformed itself from the city of steel to a center for high-tech innovation – including green technology, education and training, and research and development.
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A Welcome From the First LadyBy Summit Bloggers | Friday, September 25, 2009 | 10:27 AM ESTLast evening, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted spouses of world leaders attending the G-20 Pittsburgh Summit during a dinner at Rosemont Farm in Pittsburgh, Penn., Sept. 24, 2009. Look for more photos of the dinner on the White House Blog.
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Creating a 21st Century Economic ArchitectureBy Summit Bloggers | Friday, September 25, 2009 | 12:14 PM ESTThe G-20 leaders reached a historic agreement to put the G-20 at the center of their efforts to work together to build a durable recovery while avoiding the financial fragilities that led to the crisis. This decision brings to the table the countries needed to…
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A “Growing Concern”By Summit Bloggers | Friday, September 25, 2009 | 01:38 PM ESTThis morning, President Obama, French President Sarkozy and British Prime Minister Brown made statements on Iran. There are growing concerns that Iran is refusing to live up to its international responsibilities, specifically revealing all nuclear-related activities.
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good…
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Wrapping up the Pittsburgh G-20
President Barack Obama kicked off the closing press conference of the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit with some gracious words for its host:
"Good afternoon. Let me, first of all, thank Mayor Luke…
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Leaders’ Statement
Today, the G-20 leaders assessed the progress made addressing the global crisis and agreed to maintain steps to support economic activity until recovery is assured. They further committed to additional steps to ensure strong, sustainable,…
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President’s G-20 Press Conference Live
Nothing wraps up a long day of important meetings like a livestream and live-chat. So, we're wrapping up the Pittsburgh G-20 with a bang. Watch and discuss President Obama's concluding press conference in Pittsburgh on…
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City of Bridges
It’s a crisp fall day here in Pittsburgh. Our international guests are really impressed by the city’s beauty and its mighty three rivers. As someone who grew up here, it’s been an honor to be…
Steve in India writes:
Nice city view. Nice article. Thanks.
Oes T. in Indonesia writes:
What this means?
Zac writes:
The first lady was great at the summit, thanks for the coverage!
