WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (KUNA) -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday night called and talked to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, soon-to-be House Speaker John Boehner, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
In his calls with Republicans Boehner and McConnell, the President said he was "looking forward to working with them and the Republicans to find common ground, move the country forward and get things done for the American people," said the White House statement, released early on Wednesday. (end) rm.asa KUNA 030907 Nov 10NNNN