Obama addresses Congress, lays out economic plans

President Obama Addresses Joint Session Of Congres
U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges applause as he arrives in the House chambers to address a joint meeting of Congress.
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President Barack Obama made his first address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, with the economy the lead item on the agenda. Obama tried to strike a balance between grim warnings of economic distress and reassuring words that Americans can weather the crisis.

MPR political analysts Tom Horner and Todd Rapp discuss the President's address and Gov. Jindal's response. They also comment on the U.S. Senate recount and other political news.

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