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Bush very disappointed by House vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - A White House spokesman says President Bush is very disappointed in Monday's House vote rejecting the administration's rescue plan for the nation's financial industry.
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"There's no question that the country is facing a difficult crisis that needs to be addressed," said spokesman Tony Fratto. He said the president will be meeting with members of his team later in the day "to determine next steps."
Bush is "very disappointed" with the vote, Fratto said.
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