What Obama is proposing in State of the Union Address
Updated: 2015-01-21 11:43
(Agencies)
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ISLAMIC STATE
Obama asks lawmakers to pass a new authorization of military force against Islamic State militants to replace powers that were given to President George W. Bush for the Iraq war.
TRADE
Obama proposes support for two trade agreements: the Trans-Pacific Partnership with a group of countries in Asia and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP, with Europe. He will also push for a bipartisan "fast-track" bill to speed trade agreements through Congress, and wants to see the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
CYBERSECURITY
In the wake of high-profile hacking attacks against Target Corp gan Chase and Co, Obama calls on Congress to pass legislation to "meet the evolving threat of cyber-attacks."
INFRASTRUCTURE
Obama calls for increased investment in infrastructure to fix crumbling bridges and roads.
PAID LEAVE
Obama seeks passage of a bill to allow millions of working Americans to earn up to seven days a year of paid sick leave.
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