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# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 5 February, 2020
Trump refuses to shake Pelosi's hand, then she rips up his speech
The US President declared America is “stronger than ever before” in his State of the Union address.
# state-of-the-union - Friday 20 December, 2019
Trump accepts Pelosi invite to deliver State of Union speech on 4 February
The speech will take place in the US House of Representatives.
# state-of-the-union - Thursday 24 January, 2019
Donald Trump delays State of the Union speech until government shutdown is over
Top Democrat Nancy Pelosi has effectively blocked Trump from giving his State of the Union address.
# state-of-the-union - Saturday 28 July, 2018
Siptu 'expels hundreds of ESB members' for allegedly transferring from another union
550 workers left the electrical union Connect in March of 2017.
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 31 January, 2018
State of the Union: 'Trump didn’t go off script. He was measured and sought to be conciliatory'
Last night’s speech showed the serious challenges confronting Republicans and Democrats as they prepare for mid-term elections, writes Larry Donnelly.
Donald Trump heralds 'a new American moment' in his first State of the Union address
Trump said the United States’ immigration policies were the cause of a number of social ills.
# state-of-the-union - Tuesday 30 January, 2018
Porn star who allegedly had affair with Trump to talk to Kimmel - straight after State of the Union
Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address as US President tonight.
# state-of-the-union - Monday 29 January, 2018
Can Trump stick to a script? We'll find out tomorrow
Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address.
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 13 January, 2016
'Insulting Muslims diminishes us': Obama uses last State of the Union to take aim at Trump
Obama took on the Republicans for talking up the threat posed by Islamic State.
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 21 January, 2015
Obama gave his State of the Union, but this guy in the audience is all anyone can talk about
State of the audience.
Barack Obama's State of the Union address last night was unexpectedly feisty
The President’s speech was an attempt to sell a story of a national economy emerging from the “shadow of crisis”.
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 29 January, 2014
"Do that to me again and I'll throw you off this f***ing balcony"
New York congressman Michael Grimm was not a happy bunny last night. Not at all.
Joe Biden completely stole Obama's State of the Union thunder
Smile, though your heart is breaking…
A "year of action": Obama sends warning to Congress, pledges to tackle inequality
In his annual State of the Union address, the US President vowed to narrow the gap between rich and poor and said he would bypass Congress if needed…
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
'Everything on table' in trade talks between EU and US
A top Washington negotiator says talks about a free trade area between the US and EU will be as broad as possible.
Tánaiste hails Obama commitment to free trade agreement
In his State of the Union address last night, Obama said the US will launch talks on an agreement with the EU.
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Good morning. Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
Videos: Obama pledges to reignite economy, fix immigration, fight gun crime
The US president set out an ambitious agenda for his second term in his fifth State of the Union address in Washington overnight. Watch key excerpts from the speech…
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
EU must become 'federation of nation states', argues Barroso
The President of the European Commission has outlined his vision in his annual ‘State of the Union’ speech to MEPs.
# state-of-the-union - Sunday 29 January, 2012
Borrowing and bombs: The week in quotes
They said what? TheJournal.ie looks back at the week in words.
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 25 January, 2012
Watch: Obama calls for a fairer economy in State of the Union address
The US president called for higher taxes on the wealthy in a speech which has set the tone for his re-election battle in the autumn.
Watch live: Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address
The president is addressing the US Congress for the last time before the autumn election.
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 28 September, 2011
Barroso: More integration needed to address 'greatest crisis in EU history'
In his State of the Union address, Jose Manuel Barroso says Europe will need to “move forward with more unification”.
# state-of-the-union - Wednesday 26 January, 2011
Obama asks new generation to face 'Sputnik moment'
In his annual State of the Union address, Barack Obama warns of the global threat to the United States’ economic power.
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Poll: What Government coalition do you want?
WITH TALKS BETWEEN Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to take place next week, the prospect of a Grand Coalition is looking like a distinct possibility.
According to a Business Post/Red C opinion poll today, fewer than two in ten people want another General Election.
Some 26% of the 3,700 voters surveyed favour a grand coalition involving Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and smaller parties.
Another 26% favour a Sinn Féin-led left-wing government, while 19% of voters say they would prefer a coalition involving Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and smaller parties.
So, today we’re asking: What Government coalition do you want?
Poll Results:
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael grand coalition with smaller parties (6412)
Sinn Féin-led coalition with smaller parties (3778)
Another General Election (3134)
Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition with smaller parties (2848)
None of the above (982)
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Opinion: Why has the State invested €70m in a private company to look at our genetic data?
By Dr Ciara Staunton - @ciaralstaunton
The Irish For: Why do so many Irish politicians start out as teachers?
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha asks why we elect so many múinteoirí to the Oireachtas.
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