state of the union address

Last week several groups, including the United Steelworkers, petitioned the federal government to whack the latest trade mole -- illegally traded auto parts from China.

With President Obama announcing creation of a new trade enforcement unit in his State of the Union Address, the feds probably will investigate.

But even if they whack down the auto parts mole, experience has shown a new mole will pop up.

Vilified by the Republicans who want his job, President Barack Obama will stand before the nation Tuesday night determined to frame the election-year debate on his terms, using his State of the Union address to outline a lasting economic recovery that will "work for everyone, not just a wealthy few." As his most powerful chance to make a case for a ...

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Vilified by the Republicans who want his job, President Barack Obama will stand before the nation Tuesday night determined to frame the election-year debate on his terms, using his State of the Union address to outline a lasting economic recovery that will "work for everyone, not just a wealthy few."

A White House official says President Barack Obama will call for a five-year freeze in non-security, discretionary spending during his State of the Union address.

As President Obama prepares to tackle the economy in his State of the Union address Tuesday, economists and industry executives are sifting through the data.

Under pressure to energize the economy, Obama will put job creation and American competitiveness at the center of his State of the Union address.

President Barack Obama laid out a new focus on jobs in his State of the Union address, but finding the money for fresh programs could be tough amid rising concern over deficits.

The stock market is showing a mildly positive reaction to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

A day after delivering a State of the Union address aimed at showing recession-weary Americans he understands their struggles, President Barack Obama intends to award $8 billion in stimulus funds to develop high-speed rail corridors and sell the program as a jobs creator.