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	January 28, 2008


	President Calls for Economic Action, Touts Progress in Iraq

	President Bush used his last State of the Union speech Monday to try and reassure nervous Americans about the economy and the prospects for his $150 billion economic stimulus plan, saying "in the long run, Americans can be confident about our economic growth." On foreign policy, the president praised the results of last year's troop surge in Iraq while urging patience on the conflict. "Our enemies in Iraq have been hit hard. They are not yet defeated, and we can still expect tough fighting ahead," he said. Analysts David Brooks of the New York Times and Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post consider President Bush's speech and assess the Democratic response, which was delivered by Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Read the full text of President Bush's State of the Union speech.




	Topics to Be Addressed in 2008 State of the Union Economic Stimulus Analysis of a new government proposal for an economic stimulus plan that focuses on tax rebates and business incentives. Iraq in Transition In-depth coverage of developments in Iraq, including an overall drop in violence and the passage of a reconciliation law. AIDS in Africa: Rwanda and Tanzania A look at U.S. efforts to combat the spread of AIDS in Africa. President Bush plans to make a trip to Africa in mid-February.

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	January 23, 2008 House Leaders, Bush Administration Hammer Out Economic Stimulus Package Deal House leaders met with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson last week to shape the details of a economic stimulus package amid fears of a recession and concerns over volatile financial markets, both in the U.S. and abroad. January 10, 2008 President Bush Says Mideast Peace Accord Possible Within a Year Amid a January trip to the Middle East, President Bush predicted that there will be a peace treaty between Israeli and Palestinian leaders before he leaves office -- while acknowledging that such an agreement will require "painful concessions" by both sides. December 20, 2007 President Bush Accuses Congress of 'Wasteful Spending' in Project Earmarks In December, President Bush criticized Congress for including thousands of earmarks -- small projects for which lawmakers target funds -- in its spending bills.

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	President Bush's Past Addresses


		2007: President Bush defends Iraq plan, says America "must not fail." 2006: President Bush urges U.S. competitiveness and calls for fight on "tyranny." 2005: President Bush warns social security is in need of reform. 2004: President Bush defends the war in Iraq and calls for reauthorization of the Patriot Act. 2003: President Bush addresses the dangers of Iraq, pledges to reform domestic programs. 2002: President Bush outlines the "Axis of Evil" and reflects on the Sept. 11 tragedies. 2001: Just after his inauguration, President Bush addresses Congress.

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