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Economy, Obama inauguration: Top stories of 2009

December 21, 2009 By The Associated Press DAVID CRARY (AP National Writer)

NEW YORK (AP) — The convoluted American economy — restoring windfalls to a lucky few while leaving millions jobless and distraught — was the top news story of 2009, followed closely by the inauguration of President Barack Obama, according to U.S. editors and news directors voting in The Associated Press' annual poll.

The economy, which has superseded other issues as Americans' No. 1 concern,...

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