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Can Obama fix the US economy?

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The optimism surrounding Barack Obama's inauguration can't hide deep divisions in the capital.

Some oppose any government role in fixing the economy.

Others disagree on whether to help Wall Street or homeowners.

The BBC's Karen Nye reports from New York.

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