Obama to Urge Action on Economy in State of Union Speech

President Barack Obama's fifth State of the Union Address on Tuesday will be closely watched in the U.S. and around the world. He is expected to renew his call for a "year of action" on the U.S. economy and to help the middle class. But ongoing political polarization in Washington will pose ongoing challenges to his agenda. Last year, Obama urged U.S. lawmakers to put nation before party. "The idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you...

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