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Obama, McCain help House pass financial bill

“Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain helped House leaders round up votes for Friday’s passage of a $700 billion financial rescue plan, and Obama’s role seemed particularly energetic, Democrats said.”

“Several lawmakers described receiving calls from Obama, who told them that, if elected, he would help hard-pressed homeowners keep their houses.”

“For nearly two weeks, Obama had kept more distance from the costly and contentious plan than had McCain, the Republican nominee. But when House leaders began their all-out push to convert members who had voted “no” on Monday, Obama called several wavering Democrats who ended up voting “yes” on Friday.”

“McCain had played a more visible role in negotiations last week. He temporarily suspended his campaign to return to Washington and asked for a White House summit meeting, which turned into near chaos.”

“On Friday, the McCain campaign and House GOP leaders said McCain called several Republican lawmakers this week, urging them to back the legislative package after the Senate reworked it.”

full AP Story @ http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/10/03/politics/p145408D49.DTL