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Obama Promises Swift Action on Economy US president-elect says his administration will immediately begin efforts to restore economy when he is sworn into office January 20 Bush, Obama Discuss Plans for Transition   US President-elect says his administration will start working to restore economy from his first day in office Obama Aide: President-elect Did Not Commit to Missile Defense Shield Statement from Polish President claims Mr. Obama would go ahead with plans to install system in eastern Europe Hamas Says it is Ready to Talk to Obama Exiled leader Khaled Meshaal says US president-elect must deal with Hamas if he wants to address wider conflict in Middle East US Voters Weigh in on Gay Marriage, Abortion   There were 153 measures on the ballot in 36 US states with the most high profile issue dealing with same-sex marriage E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com