Obama's 2015 State of the Union
Follow our coverage Tuesday night of President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union and responses to it.
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Obama also defended his decision to return U.S. forces to Iraq, after the rise of the Islamic State, and to launch airstrikes in Syria. He urged Congress to pass a new resolution formally authorizing the use of force against the Islamic State, which the administration refers to as ISIL. (Photo: White House live stream)
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The White House live stream included this image of Obama as a young man. See more photos of the president at work and play in our photo gallery: nwsdy.li
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Obama closed his sixth State of the Union address by saying that Americans “have made it through some hard times,” picked themselves up, and begun again to remake America. “We’ve laid a new foundation. A brighter future is ours to write. Let’s begin this new chapter – together – and let’s start the work right now.”
The White House released this handwritten note from the president.
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BACKGROUND READING
Here are some articles to get you up to speed for tonight's State of the Union:Jan. 20, 2015- Reply
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EDITORIAL: It's fitting that @BarackObama's #SOTU address tonight will zero in on this http://t.co/wLNSPvTrylJan. 20, 2015- Reply
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Here are 6 topics President @BarackObama is likely to discuss during tonight's #SOTU address http://t.co/lcUGJlWKYjJan. 20, 2015- Reply
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NEW YORK POLITICIANS
A sampling of what local politicians are tweeting about the State of the Union:I'll cont to fight to pass bipartisan Campus Accountability & Safety Act so colleges can no longer sweep sexual assault under the rug. #SOTUJan. 20, 2015- Reply
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I plan to reintro the #FAMILYAct so every US worker has access to #paidleave http://t.co/AxBjAt5hod So impt for our families & economy #SOTUJan. 20, 2015- Reply
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Welcoming another great LawnGuylander to #SOTU: @tomcolicchio, a leader in food security. http://t.co/8bPhEzf7PP
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Obama’s opening words: “We are fifteen years into this new century. Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching our shores; that unfolded with a new generation fighting two long and costly wars; that saw a vicious recession spread across our nation and the world. It has been, and still is, a hard time for many. But tonight, we turn the page.
Tonight, after a breakthrough year for America, our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999,” the president said, as he was applauded for the first time. -
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"In Cuba, we are ending a policy that was long past its expiration date," says @barackobamaby Newsday via twitter 1/21/2015 2:57:29 AM -
Yet others argue Cuba’s not ready for democracy because Raul Castro isn’t committed nwsdy.li/1Cxvu1Pby Newsday via twitter 1/21/2015 2:57:33 AM
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"No challenge — no challenge — poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change" nwsdy.li/1womozKby Newsday via twitter 1/21/2015 2:58:28 AM
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"A better politics is one where we appeal to each other’s basic decency instead of our basest fears"by Newsday via twitter 1/21/2015 3:10:36 AM
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A better politics: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7158JrCUAADq3K.jpg
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Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, in the Republican response, speaking about the Keystone XL pipeline bill: “We worked with Democrats to pass this bill through the House. We’re doing the same now in the Senate. President Obama will soon have a decision to make. Will he sign the bill or block good American jobs?”
