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State of the Union proposals: What might pass?

Two-thirds of the way through his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Obama paused for a moment to say something that already was on the minds of many viewers: “Most Americans are thinking the same thing right now: Nothing will get President Obama may not have spent much time addressing small businesses [...]

State of the Union: Obama to vow to 'fight obstruction with action'

Vice President Joe Biden President is greeted by Representative Shiela Jackson Lee (D) of Texas , before President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union speech to a Joint Session of Congress on Capitol Hill Tuesday, January 24, 2012. The State of the Union address has become a tiresome pageant, overstuffed with special guests [...]

Five things to watch for in Obama's State of the Union

It's no secret what President Obama is going to do tonight during his State of the Union address. Warren Buffett's legendary secretary will be sitting next to the First lady. Obama will use her as an example of why we need higher income taxes on “the By Jena McGregor (Ricky Carioti – THE WASHINGTON POST) [...]

"State of the Union" debate to play out all week

By Mark Berman President Obama heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday night to deliver his State of the Union address. The speech is planned for 9 pm, but street closures and restricted access to some areas will begin impacting you during the evening commute WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will cast 2012 as "a make [...]

State of the Union address should defend environmental regulations

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will deliver a State of the Union address on Tuesday night built on the message that everyone deserves a fair shot at economic success and everyone must be held accountable for All eyes will be on President Barack Obama Tuesday evening, when he gives his third official State of the [...]

Obama's State of the Union Address to Focus on Economic Fair Play

Sunday morning's developments: Romney will release his 2010 on Tuesday (State of the Union day)… Gingrich casts Romney as the establishment candidate, while Chris Christie said Gingrich “embarrassed” the GOP… The debates mattered in SC, and so did President Obama will focus on building an economy “that's built to last. President Obama said that Tuesday's [...]

Obama to Draw an Economic Line in State of the Union

President Obama will use his State of the Union address on Tuesday "to define an activist role for government in promoting a prosperous and equitable society, hoping to draw a stark contrast between the parties in a time of President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday evening will include specific details on how to [...]