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Obama delivers 1st State of Union address

Obama focuses on economy in his 1st State of the Union address

Obama focuses on economy in his 1st State of the Union address

Obama delivers first State of the Union address

U.S. President Barack Obama started to deliver his first State of the Union address at Capitol Hill on Wednesday night, calling on Democrats and Republicans to work through differences to deal with difficult challenges.

Will Obama´s banking reforms prevent another recession?

U.S. President Barack Obama is pushing for radical banking reforms in a bid to prevent a rerun of the 2008 financial crisis that sent the global economy reeling and sparked the worst recession since the 1930s.

Experts divided on U.S. president´s speech

U.S. President Barack Obama focused on the U.S. unemployment picture in Wednesday´s State of the Union address and proposed a number of remedies for one of the worst job markets in decades.

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Americans assured of economic prospects

·financial reform

continue financial reform to prevent new crisis

U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday said he would continue financial reform to fight against excessive speculation that could send the U.S. economy into a new crisis.

·freeze on domestic spending

three-year freeze on domestic spending not related to national security

U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday said he will seek a three-year freeze on domestic spending that is not related to national security.

·address American fears

unveils proposals to address American fears

U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday unveiled a set of proposals in his first State of the Union speech to reassure Americans worried about jobs and the economy. Obama´s first State of Union address, which was watched by millions, focused overwhelmingly on confronting the nation´s economic challenges.

·U.S. exports

U.S. to double exports in 5 years

U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the U.S. will double exports over the next five years, which will support two million jobs in America.

credit fund

· $30 bln dollar credit fund to help small business

U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday unveiled a 30 billion dollar credit fund to help small business.

·healthcare reform

reiterates his commitment to healthcare reform

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to healthcare overhaul efforts despite recent setbacks, saying he would not "walk away" from needy Americans.

·deficit of trust

calls for more transparency in face of "deficit of trust"

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that the White House and Congress should work together to promote transparency and restrict influence of lobbyists to address a "deficit of trust" among the public.

·DPRK, Iran

DPRK, Iran face growing pressure issues

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the threat of nuclear weapons has posed the "greatest danger" to the United States, warning "growing consequences" on Pyongyang and Tehran over their nuclear ambitions.

·arms control treaty

U.S., Russia are completing negotiations on arms control treaty

U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday in his first State of the Union address that the United States and Russia are completing negotiations on a successor treaty for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

·al-Qaeda fighters

U.S. captured or killed hundreds of al-Qaeda fighters

U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday in his first State of the Union address that the United States has captured or killed hundreds of al-Qaida fighters and affiliates, including many senior leaders last year.


Obama´s first year - from Inauguration to Decoration

  • Obama´s first year - from Inauguration to Decoration

  • Obama sworn in as 44th U.S. president

    Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on the west front of the US Capitol.

  • U.S. President Obama marks 100 days in office

    U.S. President Barack Obama is giving his administration the thumbs-up for the first 100 days in office.

    Pleased not satisfied



    Obama at 100 Days

  • US President unveils new financial plan

    The Obama plan would give new powers to the Federal Reserve to oversee the entire financial system.

  • Obama, Medvedev sign nuclear deal

    US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have inked a preliminary nuclear deal at a Moscow summit.

  • US global image improves under Obama

    Positive opinions about the US have returned to levels not seen since before George W. Bush took office in 2001.

  • Obama signs US$680 bln defense bill

    U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law a 680 billion dollar defense budget for the 2010 fiscal year.

  • Obama seeks greater Asian engagement

    In a major speech in Tokyo, US President Barack Obama has pledged to pursue greater engagement with Asia, pragmatic cooperation with China and a push for deeper trade ties with the region.

  • Obama unveils new strategy in Afghanistan

    After 3-month strategy review, US President Barack Obama has finally announced that 30,000 more US troops will be deployed to Afghanistan by next summer.

  • Obama announces plan to boost economy

    US President Barack Obama has set out fresh plans to rejuvenate the US economy, vowing to create new jobs and lay the foundation for robust growth.

    US extends bailout plan until October


    The US has extended its 700-billion dollar financial bailout program until October. The administration insists the bailout fund is still needed to prevent further economic turmoil.

  • Obama pushes for healthcare reform

    US Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill on Thursday. The reforms will introduce near-universal health coverage for the first time in US history. A move that could define Barack Obama´s presidency.

  • Face terror plot

    Barack Obama was accused of slipping up on national security, after the failed Christmas day attack.

  • Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize

    US President Barack Obama has formally accepted his Nobel Peace Prize during a ceremony in Oslo, Norway.
    Obama acknowledged his critics who argued he had not done enough to deserve the prize.
    He said that people must accept "the hard truth" that violence cannot be eradicated and nations sometimes must wage war to protect their citizens from evil regimes or terrorism.

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