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Obama’s first 100 days

Impact of US plan will be felt slowly

By Edward Luce in Washington

Published: February 12 2009 21:45 | Last updated: February 12 2009 21:45

Economists disagree over the effects of the $789bn US stimulus bill, but few think its impact will be felt any time soon by average voters.

Forget about another Golden Gate Bridge or 1930s-style road gangs. The real impact may be invisible to the naked eye.

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