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State of the Union Address

State of the Union Address. Tuesday January 28, 2014 8:30PM. Background. Annual speech given to joint session of Congress Reports on condition of country & lays out legislative ideas In past it was a written report to Congress, now it’s a televised event

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State of the Union Address

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  1. State of the Union Address Tuesday January 28, 2014 8:30PM

  2. Background • Annual speech given to joint session of Congress • Reports on condition of country & lays out legislative ideas • In past it was a written report to Congress, now it’s a televised event • 1 cabinet member does not attend in case of a tragedy • Usually last an hour or more, depending on how long people like to clap • Republicans & Democrats typically sit apart • The speech is followed by a rebuttal of the opposing political party (Republican Cathy Rogers from Washington, she is the highest ranking Congresswoman)

  3. Discussion Questions • Issue 1 Raising Minimum Wage: What price does President Obama want to raise minimum wage to and why? What do Republicans think? What are your thoughts? • Issue 2 Immigration Reform: What does the President think about immigration? What are your thoughts? • Issue 3 Tax Reform: What does President Obama say about taxes? What are your thoughts? • Issue 4 Health Care: What does President Obama say about health care? What are your thoughts? • Issue 5 Education: What does President Obama say about education? What are your thoughts? • Guests: Name 3 guests that were mentioned attending the address. • Rebuttal: What are some thoughts Republicans have about each issue? Where do they agree and where do they disagree? Who delivered the rebuttal? • Overall what do you feel was the best and worst part of the speech? • What was your favorite graphic and why? • What do you think makes a memorable speech?

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