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Obama Uses State of the Union Address to Make Populist Pitch

January 25th, 2012 - 0 comments - Filed Under - by
President Barack Obama gave a populist economic vision during his recent State of the Union address. This would widen the policy battle between the Democrats and Republicans. The president wants to increase the tax on wealthier Americans, support domestic manufacturing, and launch a new probe into the mortgage crisis. The president’s initiatives would place him [...]

State of the Union Nears and Obama Faces Unfulfilled Promises from Addresses of the Past

January 23rd, 2012 - 0 comments - Filed Under - by
President Barack Obama is set to deliver his annual State of the Union address to Congress but most of the goals that he set in previous speeches. Some of the goals include reforming the immigration laws and meeting congressional leaders of both parties each month. The president’s promises were broken because of congressional opposition as [...]

Obama Goes to Chicago to Raise Funds and Support

January 11th, 2012 - 0 comments - Filed Under - by
President Barack Obama goes back home to Chicago on Wednesday to raise more funds for his campaign and get more support for his reelection. He expected to raise more than $2 million from his longtime supporters. The president needs more money as he starts off the 2012 campaign year. The trip to Chicago comes as [...]