WASHINGTON (Reuters) - John McCain lost the 2008 U.S. presidential election to Barack Obama but his passion to rein in government spending has assured him a leading role in Republican efforts to shape Obama's economic revival plans.
As the Democratic-led Congress weighs Obama's proposals for massive new spending and Republicans cast about for strong leadership, the 72-year-old Arizona senator has shown that his independent-minded voice remains strong.
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