Wednesday, February 13, 2013

In class: State of the Union

Date assigned
Wednesday, February 13


Assignment
Watch President Obama's State of the Union speech (link here). 

While watching, record at least 10 issues President Obama brings up, as well as his position and suggested solutions.


EXAMPLE:

Issue - Gun violence

Position - Obama wants more gun control laws, particularly involving banning high-capacity magazines (no more than 10 bullets) and enforcing background checks for all gun sales to prevent people with criminal records from purchasing guns.

Suggested solutions - Obama wants Congress to pass laws that 1) ban high-capacity magazines; 2) require background checks for all gun sales; and 3) punish people who sell guns to criminals.  Obama is willing to take executive action if Congress doesn't act.


Due date
Wednesday, February 13, end of class

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