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Recession a disaster, says Obama

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President Barack Obama has called the US recession a 'continuing disaster' for the US and has urged immediate action.

US economic output fell 3.8%, the worst quarterly contraction in nearly three decades.

Speaking at the White House, President Obama also announced a new task force to help middle-class working families.

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