As President Obama gave Congress his State of the Union Address, the White House released a lengthy explanation of his legislative plans for 2015, as he for the first time encounters a Congress that is completely controlled by Republicans.

The following was compiled by and provided by the White House to news organizations.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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