Fed: Rudd tells Turnbull to get out of the way

AAP General News (Australia)
02-06-2009
Fed: Rudd tells Turnbull to get out of the way

Kate Hannon, National Political Editor

CANBERRA, Feb 6 AAP - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told Malcolm Turnbull to "get out
of the road" and stop holding up the government's $42 billion stimulus package.

The government increased pressure on the coalition on Friday as it prepared to work
out a deal with crossbench Senators to get the nation building and jobs plan through the
Upper House next week.

"Only Mr Turnbull stands in the road," Mr Rudd told a media conference at Parliament House.

"Therefore I would say to Mr Turnbull and the …