President George W. Bush invited Democratic White House nominee Barack Obama to a meeting on Thursday with members of Congress to forge a financial bailout plan, a White House spokesman said.

Spokesman Tony Fratto said the Bush had invited Obama and Republican nominee John McCain to the White House session. Obama accepted.

"A few moments ago, President Bush called Senator Obama and asked him to attend a meeting in Washington tomorrow, which he agreed to do," said Obama spokesman Bill Burton.

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