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Obama makes pitch for economic fairnessIn State of the Union address, Obama says it's time to for everyone to play by the "same set of rules"
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Giffords gets hug and kiss from Obama at speechBefore leaving Congress on Wednesday, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords gets standing ovations at State of the Union
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Obama takes his SOTU message on the roadAt manufacturing company in Iowa, Obama reiterates message from State of the Union speech, renews push for equal economic playing field
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Obama's "good job" a public wink on SEAL secretPresident's open-mic message to Defense chief before State of the Union revealed as congrats for rescue mission
- Obama takes his SOTU message on the road
At manufacturing company in Iowa, Obama reiterates message from State of the Union speech, renews push for equal economic playing field
- Obama's "good job" a public wink on SEAL secret
President's open-mic message to Defense chief before State of the Union revealed as congrats for rescue mission
- Eric Cantor: No one wants to pay higher taxes
House Republican leader shoots down president's renewed push for tax on millionaires inspired by Warren Buffett
- Cantor on SOTU: We see things very differently
Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor talks to Charlie Rose and Erica Hill about President Obama's State of the Union address and the possibility of finding some common ground with Democrats.
Watch Video » - The State of the Union: "Getting stronger"
In his State of the Union address, President Obama set forth his election year agenda with a special appeal to the middle class. CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante reports.
Watch Video » - Obama lays traps for GOP in State of the Union
John Dickerson: President's series of proposals are detached from reality, but serve a clear purpose
- Obama's SOTU foreign policy bookends
Not a primary feature of his address, Obama instead uses successes abroad to frame his overall vision for America on the world stage
- Mitch Daniels' GOP response: Full text
The Indiana governor delivered the Republican response to the State of the Union speech on Tuesday night
- Analysis: Obama, GOP fight to frame 2012 election
Analysis: In State of the Union speech, Obama seeks to make election battle about income inequality - but GOP wants to make it all about him
- State of the Union: 10 highlights
Top ten highlights and proposals from Obama's address to the nation
- A re-election speech in State of the Union clothing
Analysis: While skillfully crafted to avoid any overt re-election rhetoric, Obama's speech was also a game plan to help him win a second term
- State of the Union address analysis
CBS News political correspondents joined Scott Pelley to analyze President Obama's State of the Union address.
Watch Video » - Sr. WH Advisor discusses SOTU priorities, compromise
Senior advisor to President Obama Valerie Jarrett speaks with Scott Pelley about what Mr. Obama wants to accomplish most from his 2012 State of the Union Address and what he is willing to give up to reach a compromise.
Watch Video » - State of the Union address - In Full
President Obama makes his State of the Union address from the House floor in Washington, DC on Tuesday Jan. 24, 2012.
Watch Video » - WH aide: Obama wants "room for everybody"
Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett says Obama offering ideas Republicans have supported historically
- Republican response to the State of the Union
Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-Ind.) represented the Republican party for their response to President Obama's State of the Union address.
Watch Video » - Post State of the Union webcast
CBS News political correspondents joined Scott Pelley for an online exclusive post State of the Union discussion analyzing President Obama's speech and spoke with Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett on how the appeals from the President will be passed by Congress.
Watch Video » - Gov. Daniels: 2012 "the year we prove the doubters wrong"
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says that 2012 must be the year that "we prove the doubters wrong" and "say to a new generation that America is still the world's premier land of opportunity," during the closing remarks of the Republican response to the 2012 State of the Union Address.
Watch Video » - Obama encourages unity in SOTU conclusion
In his closing remarks of his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Obama says that as long as Americans are joined in common purpose, "the state of our union will always be strong."
Watch Video » - Obama: U.S. still most influential nation in world affairs
President Obama says that "America remains the one indispensable nation in world affairs" and that "anyone who tells you that America is in decline or that our influence has waned, doesn't know what they're talking about," during his 2012 State of the Union Address.
Watch Video » - Obama proposes populist economic policies
President Obama calls for a fairer tax code, increased manufacturing, and homeowner help in SOTU speech, insisting that all Americans play "by the same set of rules"
- Obama: Tax reform should follow Buffett rule
In his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Obama suggested tax reform should follow the Buffett rule where Americans who make more than $1 million a year should not pay less than 30 percent in taxes.
Watch Video » - Obama asks for bill to end insider trading in Congress
During his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Obama acknowledges American's concerns that "Washington is broken," and asks Congress to construct a bill that bans insider trading by members of Congress.
Watch Video » - Obama calls for support for "next Steve Jobs"
President Obama said America should support "every risk-taker and entrepreneur who aspires to become the next Steve Jobs" in his State of the Union address Tuesday. Jobs' widow was in the audience.
Watch Video » - Obama jokes, takes on business regulation
During his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Obama tackles federal regulations on businesses and makes a light-heated joke about "crying over spilled milk."
Watch Video » - Obama greets Giffords with big hug
Gabrielle Giffords was warmly welcomed with applause from her colleagues and a big hug from President Obama before his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Watch Video » - Giffords gets hug and kiss from Obama at speech
Before leaving Congress on Wednesday, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords gets standing ovations at State of the Union
- Obama calls on States to keep students in school
In his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Obama stressed the importance of teachers and offered to give them the resources they need while calling on every state to require students to stay in high school until graduation or they turn eighteen.
Watch Video » - Obama: The state of our union is getting stronger
In his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Obama comments on the progress that the economy has made since he took office and says "the state of our union is getting stronger."
Watch Video » - Obama makes pitch for economic fairness
In State of the Union address, Obama says it's time to for everyone to play by the "same set of rules"
- Obama invokes his grandparents in economic fairness pitch
President Obama made a pitch for economic fairness in his State of the Union address Tuesday, invoking the memory of his grandmother, grandfather and the country's workforce during World Ward II.
Watch Video » - Obama's State of the Union address: Full text
President Obama's full remarks in his 2012 State of the Union address
- Giffords a reality check in chamber of politics
Rep. Gabby Giffords' presence may be the only uniting element left in D.C. right now, and she's stepping down
- Americans hope for promise from State of the Union
Many American families, like the one Jim Axelrod met in Union, Ohio, aren't asking for a more perfect union but one with simply more promise.
Watch Video » - Obama tackling income inequality with SOTU
President Obama's State of the Union Address will, in many ways, be the unofficial kick-off of his campaign for re-election. And, as Norah O'Donnell reports, the president's picking a fight on an issue he hopes will dominate this year's campaign - income inequality.
Watch Video » - Obama: Everyone deserves a "fair shot"
In State of the Union address, president will lay out his economic vision for America where "everyone plays by the same set of rules"
- Will tax returns release help Mitt Romney?
Mitt Romney released tax records Tuesday indicating he made $42.5 million in income in 2010 and 2011 and will pay $6.2 million in taxes. CBS News/National Journal's Sarah Boxer reports from
Watch Video » - Michelle Obama's SOTU guest list released
Guests include San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
- Buffett's secretary to sit with first lady at SOTU
Hours after his potential GOP rival Mitt Romney reveals his low tax rate, the president will push for the "Buffett rule" in a major speech
- "State of the Union" debate to play out all week
The president and his opponents will keep debating "State of the Union" themes in key swing states this week
- Obama to lay out economic vision in SOTU
President looks to connect with middle-class voters in high-stakes election-year address
- W.H.: Obama to present "common sense" SOTU
David Plouffe says president in address will lay out blueprint for strengthening economy, and hopes Republicans will listen
- What will Obama say in State of the Union?
CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell reports on what President Obama will say on Tuesday in his third State of the Union address, his first in an election year.
Watch Video » - Obama to outline vision in State of the Union
Economic programs and objectives will dominate address, which will likely sound like a campaign speech for a president seeking re-election
View Videos President Obama makes his State of the Union address from the House floor in Washington, DC on Tuesday Jan. 24, 2012.
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President Obama calls for a fairer tax code, increased manufacturing, and homeowner help in SOTU speech, insisting that all Americans play "by the same set of rules"
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Before leaving Congress on Wednesday, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords gets standing ovations at State of the Union
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View Videos CBS News political correspondents joined Scott Pelley for an online exclusive post State of the Union discussion analyzing President Obama's speech and spoke with Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett on how the appeals from the President will be passed by Congress.
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Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels blames Obama for a weak economy, lambasts "unprecedented explosion of spending"
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View Videos Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-Ind.) represented the Republican party for their response to President Obama's State of the Union address.
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