Monday- Went over 2 other sections on the map. Went over the National security project again, began working on the project.
Tuesday- Absent
Wednesday- Class quiz over a section of the map. Learned another section of the map. Watched the address of of the state video. We watched part of the presidents speech, and Joni Ernst's speech. Her speech was criticized for talking like an elementary teacher and smiling too much.
2015 President Obama state of the Union Address,agenda highlights-
Veto, Veto, Veto- President Obama will Veto (say no) up to 7 potential bills that are Republican supported
Put more money into research into cancer and diabetes
Balance civil liberties(freedoms/rights) with aggressive surveillance methods.
Infrastructure-What's in the country: Highways, hospitals, internet etc.. Obama wants to improve and update it.
Obama wants to up broadband to be at least 10 mbps up to 25 mbps, USA is lacking in internet speeds.
Net Neutrality- everyone's website gets the same speed and quality. Big companies want to create a "fast lane" for websites that pay an excess fee for their service to be faster.
Child care- Make child care affordable $3,000 tax credit per child
Paid sick leave up to 7 days per year
Increase minimum wage to 10$
Two free years of community college for everyone that meets the requirements
Reduce student loan payments
Authorization for the fight against Isis
End trade embargo on Cuba
Improve cybersecurity
Thursday- Worked on FBI project, went over another region on the map.
Close Guantanamo Bay prison facility in Cuba
Push for immigration reform
Encourage businesses to hire veterans
Friday- looked over the whole European map, worked on FBI projects, presentations start Monday.
Major tax overhaul- This is big because you have to be able to pay for everything you want to do
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