WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National League of Cities led a group of city leaders from across the country to the White House today for a briefing on a number of policy areas that are central to the job creation and the fiscal health of cities and families. City officials pressed the administration on a number of key areas including maintain tax-exempt financing, investing in transportation and reducing regulatory barriers to economic development.
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Throughout the meeting, Senior Administration and Cabinet officials acknowledged the continuing slow economic recovery in cities and the need for job creation to spur local economies. They reaffirmed their commitment to support federal investment in cities that are essential to building a foundation for future growth in these keys areas.
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