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not just him if you have frustration with washington. he's trying to set the tone for what we know will be a very competitive election year for president almost no matter who the republicans nominate, whether democrat, republican or independent. in this economy, political environment, any president would face a tough environment. this president's chance is to set the table, urge congress to do big things, jobs bill, payroll tax cut extension, other things ahead. all of us know, well aware the white house, republicans and democrats in the leadership on capitol hill will tell you, they...

yes, you're in a state with high foreclosure, a state with very high unemployment. the president is trying to make the case things are getting better and his approach deserves a chance. he will make a case if things aren't getting better, perhaps because of dysfunction in washington. the president will make a case a do nothing congress is to blame, not just him if you have frustration with washington. he's trying to set the tone for what we know will be a very competitive election year for president almost no matter who the republicans nominate, whether democrat, republican or indepe...

faces. freedom. they are two foreign aid workers, one of them american, and they've been held for three months by pirates in somalia. they are free. we'll tell you how and how the rescue went down. and did you watch the state of the union address? president obama's challenging republicans to get on board or get out of his way. he says preserving the american dream is the defining issue of our time. we have lots of highlights, lots of reaction. our panelists are going to weigh in. >> don't know if you're having a green apple for breakfast this morning, but i'll tell you what, the so...

shot wound to the hid. she's made remarkable recovery, but she's stepping down to focus on it. there was a call to action in the house and senate who have gotten precious little done lately. we'll talk with a senior advideser for the house. first, though, here are key moments from tonight's speech. >> we are not going to settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do well while a growing number of people barely get by, a weak can restore an economy where every gets their fair shot, their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules. i will oppose any effort to return ...

routine business, passed through the senate. neither party has been blameless in these tactics. now both parties should put an end to it. for starters, i asked the senate to pass a simple rule that all judicial and public service nominations receive a simple up or down vote within 90 days. [ applause ] the executive branch also needs to change. too often it's inefficient, outdated, and remote. that's why i've asked this congress to grant me the authority to consolidate the federal bureaucracy so that our government is leaner, quicker, and more responsive to the needs of the american ...