Important News
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President Obama's State of the Union Address Outlines U.S. Domestic and International Priorities.
U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the U.S. Congress and people in his State of the Union Address on January 27. In it he outlined U.S. domestic and international priorities for 2010. The State of the Union Address is an annual speech presented before a joint session of Congress. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation, but also allows the President to outline his legislative agenda and national priorities to Congress.
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United State Government Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response Update
The White House statement on January 21 covers U.S. Government activities in Haiti following the earthquake there last week. The statement addresses issues including international coordination, health/medical, airports and ports, safety and security, evacuation and rescues, food and water, adoptions and orphans, USAID assistance, and how to support relief efforts.