President Barack Obama was poised Tuesday to deliver his sixth State of the Union address amid improving public approval ratings and growing international tensions over terrorism, the global economy and Russia’s involvement in Ukraine. Obama’s speech was largely expected to focus on domestic affairs, including the president’s recent proposals to provide free community college to certain students, extend legal benefits to millions of illegal immigrants, raise taxes on the wealthy and improve relations with Cuba. Obama also is expected to address the ongoing U.S. …read more
Source: International Business Times
