US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama (C) meets with economic advisors at Bank United Center in Coral Gables, Florida, September 19, 2008. (L-R) Former Chairman, US Federal Reserve Paul Volker and Citigroup Director and senior advisor Robert Rubin. Getty Images logo Getty Images 14 months ago

US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama (C) meets with economic advisors at Bank United Center in Coral Gables, Florida, September 19, 2008. (L-R) Former Chairman, US Federal Reserve Paul Volker and Citigroup Director and senior advisor Robert Rubin.

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