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In this year's address, President Obama discussed the state of the U.S. economy, immigration reform and plans for a minimum wage hike, and offered a vigorous defense of his health care plan

In this year's address, President Obama discussed the state of the U.S. economy, immigration reform and plans for a minimum wage hike, and offered a vigorous defense of his health care plan. Scott Pelley, Norah O'Donnell, Bob Scheiffer and Major Garrett offered analysis from Washington.

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In the current earning season, retailers have reported divergent results. The high end has been doing well, but those companies that cater to middle and lower income consumers have been struggling

In the current earning season, retailers have reported divergent results. The high end has been doing well, but those companies that cater to middle and lower income consumers have been struggling, and that pattern is likely to extend to consumers. Economists note that this “two-tiered” recovery could hinder long-term growth. Jill Schlesinger reports.

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The stock market rallied on Friday after the government’s monthly unemployment report showed solid growth in construction and manufacturing jobs

The stock market rallied on Friday after the government’s monthly unemployment report showed solid growth in construction and manufacturing jobs. Also, Wall Street will be listening very closely to Janet Yellen, who will make her first appearance on Capitol Hill this week as head of the Federal Reserve. Alexis Christoforous reports.

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