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G-20 Summit officially begins

President Barack Obama opened the G-20 Summit at 8:30 this morning, one hour ahead of the… President Barack Obama opened the G-20 Summit at 8:30 this morning, one hour ahead of the original schedule.

The G-20 leaders, who represent 19 countries and the European Union, began a plenary, or working session, shortly after. They are expected to discuss financial reform and trade regulations.

At 12:30 p.m., the leaders will break for a group photo and then return to work.

The Summit will end after Obama holds a press conference, at around 4:40 p.m.

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