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Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Friday, January 27, 2012  Obama to spell out plan to target universities that don't control rising tuition costs

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  FACT CHECK: Obama skims over election-year political realities in laying out plans

Monday, January 23, 2012  As Obama approaches State of the Union, many promises from past addresses remain unfulfilled

Friday, January 28, 2011  Pentagon rolls out plan to end ban on gays serving openly, training to start in February.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  After Obama's big speech, Republicans return to work to cut government spending

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  Tuesday night's State of the Union address marked a return to civility for an event that had in recent years been overwhelmed by partisan rancor.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address has some Missouri Senators and Representatives disappointed.

Monday, January 17, 2011  To signal civility, 2 senators from different parties agree to sit together for State of the Union address on Jan. 25.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Obama's spending plan features record $1.56 trillion deficit and new effort to boost jobs

Thursday, January 28, 2010  Obama urges nervous Democrats to fight on for health care, jobs, but some remain wary

Thursday, January 28, 2010  Sen. Claire McCaskill said reform is critical to reducing the national debt.  Rep. Blaine Leutkemeyer said the president's health care reform plan is a job killer.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Obama announces economic aid for struggling middle class families