by Medill News Service | Feb 12, 2013 | Politics
State of The Union 2013
by Medill News Service | Jan 10, 2012 | Environment
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock one minute closer to midnight. The clock, which now stands at five minutes until midnight, was changed due to concerns over the threats ofexpanded nuclear power and grave environmental dangers due to...
by Medill News Service | Jan 25, 2011 | Politics
By Nina Lincoff and Elena Schneider WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama challenged the country to “win the future,” calling on Americans’ innovative spirit to become the international leader in business, education and infrastructure in Tuesday night’s...
by Medill News Service | Jan 25, 2011 | Politics
WASHINGTON — The unity politicians demonstrated by sitting in bipartisan pairs during the State of the Union address Tuesday was less evident in their responses to President Barack Obama’s speech. Although many members of Congress entered the Capitol with the...
by Medill News Service | Jan 25, 2011 | Politics
WASHINGTON — In his State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama drew a parallel to the Cold War to support his call for increased government spending on infrastructure, research and education. “This is our generation’s Sputnik moment,” he...
by Medill News Service | Jan 25, 2011 | Politics
Here is the full text of President Barack Obama’s speech tonight, released by the White House Press Office: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and...
by Medill News Service | Jan 24, 2011 | Politics
President Barack Obama will call for innovation, investments in education and infrastructure, deficit reduction and government reform during Tuesday’s State of the Union address as key elements of his roadmap for repairing the economy, according to White House...
