State of the Union
The U.S. Constitution requires the president to present to the Congress a report on the status of the country. This traditionally is done once each year.
In his first State of the Union address to Congress and the American public, President Obama covered numerous topics of current issues and proposals for moving forward. He addressed problems and solutions related to the economy and jobs, education, the political process in Washington, national security, and immigration.
For details, read the transcript of the president’s speech and see the reports filed by VOA correspondents and reporters (below).
Replay VOA's special program of President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Party response
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Listen to President Obama's State of the Union Address
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And, read more about the president's first year in office in our
special report.
Last updated on: January 26, 2010 12:42 PM
The U.S. Constitution requires the president to present to the Congress a report on the status of the country. This traditionally is done once each year.
In his first State of the Union address to Congress and the American public, President Obama covered numerous topics of current issues and proposals for moving forward. He addressed problems and solutions related to the economy and jobs, education, the political process in Washington, national security, and immigration.
For details, read the transcript of the president’s speech and see the reports filed by VOA correspondents and reporters (below).
Replay VOA's special program of President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Party response
Windows Media Video - broadband »
Listen to President Obama's State of the Union Address
Windows Media Audio »
And, read more about the president's first year in office in our special report.