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Page last updated at 22:29 GMT, Friday, 7 November 2008

Obama to tackle economy head-on

US President-elect Barack Obama has warned that a change of leadership will not immediately change the economic situation.

Speaking at his first news conference since the election, he pledged to create jobs and help families through the recession.

Justin Webb reports from Chicago.

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