State of the Union: 'Getting Stronger' Home > Video > Politics > State of the Union President Obama addresses progress in Iraq and Afghanistan. State of the Union: Obama on Manufacturing The president outlines his economic blueprint focused on U.S. manufacturing. President Obama Details Job Creation Plan President plans to train 2 million workers in skills that will get them a job. Obama: Give Schools Flexibility in Education President wants schools to reward best teachers, replace ones who underperform. Obama: Immigration Reform for Non-Citizen Students President wants to prevent deportation of immigrants developing vital skills. Obama: Promise in Innovation Lies in U.S. Energy President details plan to put U.S. on a path towards energy independence. Obama Proposes Infrastructure Spending President implores Congress to fund projects to repair and rebuild. Obama: Tear Down Regulations on Entrepreneurs President explains his plan to create environment conducive for U.S. job growth. Obama Re-Opens Door on 'Buffet Rule' President says nation's top earners should pay a 30 percent tax rate on income. Obama: Divide Exists Between Washington, Citizens President says biggest blow to economic confidence came from fights in Congress. Obama: U.S. Remains Indispensible in World Affairs President sites Arab Spring, Osama bin Laden death as major U.S. victories. Obama: U.S. Great, 'We Get Each Other's Backs' President says if nation maintains common purpose, U.S. "will always be strong."