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Of the union address lasted almost one hour interrupted 78 times for applause, facing a divided congress for a major budget battle over spending and dealing with the nation's deficit and debt and the president insisted these would not increase the deficit by a single dime, but several of the proposals tonight may face a difficult task getting through this congress. now, he proposed raising the minimum wage for workers from 7.25 to $9 an hour, something he didn't run on this time although in 2008 he did call for a minimum wage hike, particularly small businesses, many republicans pushed back on...

Of the union address lasted almost one hour interrupted 78 times for applause, facing a divided congress for a major budget battle over spending and dealing with the nation's deficit and debt and the president insisted these would not increase the deficit by a single dime, but several of the proposals tonight may face a difficult task getting through this congress. now, he proposed raising the minimum wage for workers from 7.25 to $9 an hour, something he didn't run on this time although in 2008 he did call for a minimum wage hike, particularly small businesses, many republicans pushed back on...

>> gitmo remains open almost four years to the day after that signing. >> as he said on the trail in 2008 and 2012, the economy was the job won. >> the bill is passed. >> president obama had big hopes for the $787 billion stimulus bill which squeaked through congress in february of 2009 with just three republicans in the senate and no one in the house of representatives voting for it. >> the most sweeping economic recovery package to our history. i hope this investment will ignite our imagination. >> he was calling for the bailout of automakers, general motors and chrysler to the tune of $62 b...

Over spending and the debt and the debt ceiling. today that deep dive into the battle between these two political heavy weights. the seeds of conflict, if you will, were planted early. president obama has been targeting lobbying groups like the chamber since the day he announced his white house run. >> they write the checks, you get stuck with the bill. they get the access while you get to write a letter. they think they own this government, but we're here today to take it back. the time for that kind of politics is over. it is through. >> despite that, the relationship actually started off on...

Blue dog democrat matheson is in the fight of his love with republican mia love, and she was on year. today is the congressman's chance to respond. your opponent was challenging your record yesterday. take a listen to what she said. i want your reaction. >> he voted for the $787 billion stimulus. he voted for "cash for clunkers" the he voted against the repeal of obamacare. he has to answer those, not only do we have to do that but you have to find a way after that to provide solutions for the problems that we face. >> congressman, go ahead. she points out you voted for "cash for clunkers" and...