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[U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted by California Attorney General Kamala Harris (L) and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom (C) upon his arrival in San Francisco February 17, 2011. Obama is visiting nearby Woodside to meet with business leaders in technology and innovation, including Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs, at a private residence. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS)] *** []