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The State of the Union by the Numbers
After weeks of preparation, President Obama delivered a State of the Union address tonight filled with policy proposals and legislative ideas for the 114th Congress…. Read More
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Paul Ryan: ‘Opportunity for Everybody, Favoritism for None’
Appearing on Fox News after President Obama’s State of the Union address, Rep. Paul Ryan sounded a message similar to the agenda advanced at last… Read More
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33 Tweets Reacting to State of the Union From Top Liberal, Conservative Pundits
President Obama gave his annual State of the Union speech for the seventh time as president. His speech, which focused on the state of our… Read More
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31 of the Sweetest #SOTU Tweets From Presidential Prospects
Not every politician feels comfortable walking Twitter like a high wire, but some of those who are thinking hard about seeking the presidency next year… Read More
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Watch 10 Policy Experts Respond to Obama’s SOTU in 6 Seconds
What if you had six seconds to give President Obama one message? We challenged 10 of The Heritage Foundation’s top policy experts to send Obama… Read More
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These 41 Members of Congress Tweeted During the State of the Union. Here’s What They Had to Say.
Members of Congress no longer just listen to the president deliver his State of the Union address. They’re also actively messaging throughout the speech. Here… Read More
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The Surprising Proposals in Obama’s State of the Union
President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address tonight, outlining a number of domestic policy proposals and warning Republicans he would strike down… Read More
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Full Text of Joni Ernst’s Republican Response to 2015 State of the Union
Good evening. I’m Joni Ernst. As a mother, a soldier, and a newly elected senator from the great State of Iowa, I am proud to… Read More
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Full Text of President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union Address
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: We are 15 years into this new century. Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching… Read More
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What Obama Got Right and Wrong in the State of the Union
Heritage Foundation experts weighed in on the policies President Obama mentioned in his State of the Union Tuesday night—and how they hurt or help America…. Read More
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Congressman Who Voted for Rand Paul as Speaker to Give Tea Party Response
Curt Clawson, a congressman from Florida’s 19th district who assumed office in 2014, has been selected by Tea Party Express to rebut the president’s State… Read More
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State of the Union Spoilers: What You Can Expect to Hear During President Obama’s Address
In a few short hours, President Obama will stand before members of Congress, United States Supreme Court justices and cabinet secretaries for his sixth State… Read More
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112 State of the Union Promises That Obama Hasn’t Kept
Tonight, President Barack Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union address, but he has some unfinished business left from his previous ones. Obama… Read More
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The Cuban Dissidents Attending State of the Union Show How Outrageous Obama’s Support of Castro Is
By inviting brave Cuban dissidents as their guests for today’s State of the Union address, friends of Cuban freedom in Congress are casting President Obama… Read More
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Will You Watch the State of the Union on TV Tonight? This Chart Reveals More People Are Tuning Out
As President Obama makes his second-to-last State of the Union address tonight, he faces dwindling TV viewership numbers. Here’s a breakdown over the past seven… Read More
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Obama Has Used the Word ‘Freedom’ Less Often Than Any President Since Harding
The U.S. Constitution requires that every president “from time to time” shall present Congress with his thoughts regarding the “State of the Union.” Obama has… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Joni Ernst, the Iowa Senator Giving the Republican Response to the State of the Union
Joni Ernst, a freshman senator from Iowa who took office just two weeks ago, will have the task of responding to President Obama’s State of… Read More
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Why Is This Baseball All-Star Attending Tonight’s State of the Union?
Jonathan Lucroy is a slugging catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who was selected as an All-Star in 2014 for his accomplishments on the field. Tonight,… Read More
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The Controversy Over ‘American Sniper,’ Explained in 2 Minutes
The movie “American Sniper” is a box-office hit, displacing “The Passion of the Christ” as the top-grossing movie to debut in winter. It’s also stirring… Read More
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If Obama Spoke Honestly, Here’s What He’d Say in State of the Union
Some things never change. Likely, in his sixth State of the Union address, President Obama will drone on about the need for “the rich,” those… Read More
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Younger GOP Rivals Doubt Mitt Romney’s Ability to Inspire With a ‘Clear Vision’
As younger, first-time presidential hopefuls took turns suggesting why Mitt Romney shouldn’t run again, the 2012 Republican nominee kept courting potential campaign donors and advisers… Read More
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Where You Can Learn About the (True) State of the Union on National Security
“Mama” may well be the first word out of a newborn politician’s mouth. But the first full sentence is likely to be “It is time… Read More
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It’s 2017. What a Conservative President Would Say in the State of the Union.
On Tuesday, President Obama will deliver his penultimate State of the Union address. No doubt, many conservatives will be thinking of that glorious day in… Read More
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The State of the Union: What It Is and Why It Matters
This Tuesday, President Obama will face the toughest crowd of his presidency when he delivers his State of the Union address to the newly controlled… Read More
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What’s the Biggest Challenge Facing the Next President? Here’s Marco Rubio’s Answer
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., outlined his ideas about the challenges facing America’s next president. He wouldn’t say if he’ll be among the field of 2016… Read More
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Mike Huckabee Drops Hints About 2016 and Takes a Swipe at Beyonce
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee told Martha Raddatz on ABC News’ “This Week” that he’s seriously considering a run for president. “It’s wide open. Anybody… Read More
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A Sweet Retreat: GOP Lawmakers Chart Course on Immigration, Obamacare in Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. — At what has been dubbed the “Sweet Place on Earth,” Republicans in both the House and Senate gathered for a sweet retreat… Read More
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9 Steps to Foster Opportunity in 2015
Many of us launch a new year with resolutions. We may not write out a formal list, but something about the arrival of Jan. 1… Read More
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Seeking to Hold Congress Accountable, Conservatives Release ‘Citizens Mandate’
A group of conservative leaders has a message for Congress: Remember what voters told you in November. “The message from voters was an emphatic rejection… Read More
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At Least One Lawmaker Supports a Third Romney Run for President
HERSHEY, Pa. — Mitt Romney may not have support from Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. But Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah is on board with… Read More
