buzzz worthy. . . President Barack Obama delivered a State of the Union Address tonight covering such bases as taxes, education, jobs, and equal wages among other pertinent matters. Lasting an hour and five minutes, the speech was part report card (highlighting his accomplishments such as ending the War in Irag) and part proposal (he said the wealthy should pay 30% on taxes) . The entire speech follows. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new Speaker, John Boehner. (Applause.) And as we mark this occasion, we're also mindful of the empty chair in this chamber, and we pray for the health of our colleague -- and our friend -- Gabby Giffords. (Applause.) It's no secret that those of us here tonight have had our differences over the last two years. The debates have been contentious; we have ...
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