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President Obama, Gov. Paterson Face Off

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President Barack Obama, flanked by Rep. Paul Tonko and Jill Biden, waves from the stairs of Air Force One after landing at Albany International Airport in Colonie, NY. Obama came to New York to give a speech on the economy at Hudson Valley Community College. AP Photo
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New York Gov. David Paterson welcomes President Barack Obama to Albany, NY. AP Photo
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President Obama greets New York Gov. David Paterson upon his arrival. AP Photo
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Obama then shakes Andrew Cuomos hand as others look on.
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President Barack Obama visits Hudson Valley students before his speech on Technology and Innovation at the Troy, NY community college. AP Photo
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President Obama speaks with students while touring the Hudson Valley Community College campus. AFP/Getty Images
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Obama speaks to students in a Hudson Valley Community College classroom. AFP/Getty Images
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During his speech, President Obama talked about helping to rebuild the upstate and national economy. REUTERS
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President Obama waves to the crowd. Getty Images
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Secret Service agents scan the area as President Obama arrives at Albany International Airport in Colonie, NY. AP Photo
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Air Force One arrives with President Obama at Albany International Airport in Colonie, NY. AP Photo