US-China climate deal offers hope for Paris negotiations: Obama

US first lady Michelle Obama (2ndR) reacts to cheers of the audience as she attends US President Barack Obama's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 20, 2015.[Photo/Agencies]

INFRASTRUCTURE

Obama calls for increased investment in infrastructure to fix crumbling bridges and roads.

PAID LEAVE

Obama seeks passage of a bill to allow millions of working Americans to earn up to seven days a year of paid sick leave.

WALL STREET REFORM

Obama warns against efforts to scale back Dodd-Frank, the 2010 law designed to prevent another financial crisis. He also asks Congress to enact housing finance reforms, and pledges to take additional steps to help homeowners.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Obama proposes a $60 billion program to offer two years of free community college tuition to students.

MUNICIPAL BROADBAND

Obama calls for an end to state laws that hurt competition among broadband service providers.

JUSTICE SYSTEM REFORMS

Obama asks for legislation to reform sentencing standards for non-violent drug offenders, and discusses the steps he has taken following high-profile cases of police use of force in Ferguson, Missouri, and New York City.

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