Topic: State of the Union Address
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Everyday heroes: 11 tales of American heroes
Charles Ramsey answered a call for distress and discovered a house of horrors. Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are 11 stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace and courage.
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Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates
Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: 8 peaceful protests that bolstered civil rights
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. believed that nonviolent protest is the most effective weapon against a racist and unjust society. But it required rallying people to his cause. Here are some of the most revolutionary peaceful protests King led.
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Osama bin Laden raid: Four fresh twists in the story
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How does seating at the State of the Union speech work?
For the most part, seating at the State of the Union is first come first serve, so even members of Congress must camp out for prime seating
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Can mayors make Jared Loughner the poster boy for gun control?
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to force Congress's hand on gun control, suggesting that new laws could have kept guns out of the hands of Tucson shooting suspect Jared Loughner.
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A speech that reaches hearts and minds
A Christian Science perspective.
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State of the Union: Will Obama's push to the center appeal to the left?
Obama's State of the Union address will emphasize both job creation and deficit reduction, a centrist agenda. In an appeal to his base, the president sends his backers a video preview.
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The Monitor's View: A bipartisan recipe for American competitiveness
Obama lists three key ingredients to improve America competitiveness: better schools, innovation, and infrastructure. Republicans cite the same list. Can they cook up something together?
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Obama’s job approval rebounds in latest polls, but can it last?
The latest polls show Obama's job approval back up to 50 percent. His response to Tucson and the bills passed by the lame-duck Congress are credited, but the economy remains a challenge.
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Can Obama, Congress meet minds to revamp No Child Left Behind?
A new version of No Child Left Behind may target only the bottom 5 percent of schools for intervention. For most schools, mandates based on student test scores would be rolled back.
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In Pictures: Kennedy's speeches
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Tucson mayor touts his 'civility accord' as antidote for partisan vitriol
Tucson, Ariz., Mayor Robert Walkup forwards his 'civility accord' at an annual meeting of 230 mayors, saying 'civility must begin with us.'
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Will Obama call for tax reform in the State of the Union?
Tax reformers are pushing the president, but aren't sure it's at the top of his agenda.
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Arizona shooting: a week of agonizing, arguing, praying, investigating
US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, targeted in last week's Arizona shooting, continues to improve; a Tucson Safeway store reopens; and investigators work to build their case against Jared Loughner.
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From vitriol to civility: Should parties sit together at State of the Union?
Sen. Mark Udall is proposing that Democrats and Republicans sit together at President Obama's State of the Union address as a practical first step toward more civil political discourse.
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Tax incentives, tax cuts on Geithner's agenda
Tax incentives, lower corporate taxes, and tax simplification will be subjects that Treasury Secretary Geithner and corporate executives talk about Friday.
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On Obama's agenda: maintain momentum and parry GOP jabs at 'ObamaCare'
Obama achieved several legislative victories just before going on vacation. But with a GOP-led House vowing to target 'ObamaCare' and government spending, difficult battles await.
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Will Obama repeat the Republicans' Big Lie?
At his upcoming State of the Union, will President Obama continue to endorse the Big Lie that the Republicans have been telling, or unveil a Big Truth?
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GOP push for repeal of health reform: Is it politically wise?
House Republicans who ran on a pledge to undo health reform are promising a repeal vote soon. But could it ever pass the Senate or survive a veto? And would it anger voters?
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As Obama plans White House reshuffle, where are the new faces?
A major game of musical chairs appears to be in the works at the White House. But without an infusion of new blood, some wonder, will the reshuffle get Obama back on track?
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Obama's new job: reinvention
To avoid gridlock, he will need to master a new political reality – and win a battle of public perception.
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In Pictures: Harry Reid
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Advocacy groups won't get Supreme Court's ear on campaign finance
US Supreme Court declined Monday to examine whether nonprofit political advocacy groups can enjoy less stringent campaign finance rules that corporations and labor unions now do.
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US dollar: Prepare for a prolonged devaluation
US dollar won't fall to peso level, but there's a strong possibility the dollar's slide will last well into next year.
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Why Bahrain's Shiite majority is restless despite election gains
Bahrain's Shiite majority now holds 18 of 40 seats in parliament. But Shiites are increasingly upset with the Sunni monarchy, which arrested 23 dissidents in the run-up to this week's election.
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How Victor Perez saved abducted girl: four tales of everyday heroes
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday honored Victor Perez, the man behind the improbable car chase that resulted in the recovery of an 8-year-old girl abducted in Fresno, Calif. 'This guy is a true action hero,' said the governor. Here is his story and the stories of three other everyday heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace or courage.
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Fiscal 'State of the Union'
Politicians won't tackle the debt until the public demands it, but the public only focuses on issues the media deems important. A Fiscal State of the Union could provide the necessary media touchstone.
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Why Democrats are trying again on campaign finance reform
Odds are long that the DISCLOSE Act will pass. But Senate Democrats are trying again Thursday, saying the campaign finance system needs greater transparency. Republicans say the bill gives Democratic candidates an edge.
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