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Obama praises entrepreneurs, innovation
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GREEN BAY, Wis., Jan. 26 (UPI) -- America needs the determination of a Super Bowl champ to win the future, President Obama said Wednesday in Wisconsin, home of NFC champion Green Bay Packers.
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U.S. offers support in Tunisia elections
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TUNIS, Tunisia, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The United States will provide support, if requested, to help Tunisia conduct an election after the ouster of its longtime leader, the State Department said.
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Libertarians call Obama, GOP hypocrites
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Libertarian Party Tuesday accused President Barack Obama and Republicans of hypocrisy following the president's State of the Union address.
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Obama, administration leaders hit the road
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Cabinet members travel across the United States this week to highlight Obama's vision for the future.
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Unions: Trade deals can threaten jobs
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Organized labor Tuesday said it was behind President Barack Obama's proposals on U.S. economic competitiveness, but only if they benefit working Americans.
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Early polls give Obama speech thumbs up
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A CBS News poll conducted immediately after Tuesday's State of the Union speech indicated an overwhelmingly positive response from the American public.
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Obama: Government spending unsustainable
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. government must trim the fat and live within its means now that the recession is over, President Barack Obama said Tuesday.
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Parties mix on State of the Union night
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- At least one member of Congress said Tuesday the gesture of members of both parties sitting together at the State of the Union speech seemed to have an effect.
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Less than half do well in science subjects
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. government report indicates less than half of students tested in 47 states or jurisdictions demonstrated proficiency in science.
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Arizona federal courts declare emergency
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PHOENIX, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The chief judge of Arizona's federal courts has declared a judicial emergency due in part to the shooting death of U.S. District Judge John Roll.
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Report: Bush WH broke electioneering laws
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Members of former U.S. President George W. Bush's White House improperly conducted political briefings, breaking electioneering laws, a federal report said.
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Gibbs keeps State of Union details secret
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- White House reporters found slim pickings Monday when they tried to pry details of the president's State of the Union speech from press secretary Robert Gibbs.
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Cantor says no state bailouts, bankruptcy
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., says states should not to look to Washington to solve their financial problems.
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Report: Obama won't push Soc. Sec. cuts
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama won't push Social Security benefits cuts in his State of the Union address Tuesday, The Washington Post reported Monday.
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Congress's composting plan tossed
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Congressional Republicans say they are moving to suspend a House composting program started under Nancy Pelosi's "Green the Capitol" effort.
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