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State of the Union expected to focus on income inequality

State of the Union expected to focus on income inequality

Tonight the President of the United States gives his State of the Union address. President Obama is expected to address big issues like poverty and income inequality. But Illinois residents are hoping that Mr. Obama will also talk about the devastation from this year’s tornadoes. Senator Mark Kirk has invited the mayor of Washington, Illinois to the speech. Washington, Illinois was the town devastated by tornadoes back in November 2013. Mayor Manier shares his reaction to the invite and being denied FEMA relief. (Photo: Flickr/State Farm)

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