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In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Bush argues that without a major overhaul, Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. Democrats in the joint session of Congress audibly disagreed. On foreign policy, the president gave no timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops, but issued warnings to other nations in the region that he said promote terrorism.

Unfinished business is forcing lawmakers back to Capitol Hill for what's expected to be the last meeting of the 108th Congress. The lame duck session was called to remove a provision from a big must-pass spending bill. It's also the last chance for this Congress to enact intelligence reform. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Blue Note has recently reissued recordings that feature three so-called "second-tier" saxophonists: The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions by Ike Quebec; Tex Book Tenor by Booker Ervin; Let Me Tell You 'Bout It by Leo Parker.

Nick Romero is a 21-year-old alternate delegate at the RNC in New York. He's spent his week meeting his Republican heros, going to sessions and taking in all that New York City has to offer. Youth Radio has been following Romero, recording his reactions and his impressions.

For its new album, the Philadelphia-based hip-hop group the Roots got together for impromptu jam sessions. Reviewer Tom Moon says the resulting album, The Tipping Point, has a spontaneous spirit that's reminiscent of early hip-hop.

On Capitol Hill on Tuesday, the Senate began a round-the-clock marathon session debating whether the United States should begin a substantial pullout of Iraq by next spring. What would a pullout mean logistically and strategically?

President Barack Obama spoke to a joint session of Congress for the first time last night before a national audience. He outlined an ambitious plan to repair the national economy, and reemphasized his commitment to health care, and education as top priorities. But some Republicans are skeptical of Obama's agenda.

Here are images that resonated from the year: photos of families facing difficult decisions on the U.S. border, illustrations showing the struggles of student loan debt and otherworldly portraits.

"Everybody should consider what it would mean to lose their child, their spouse," says Philip Schentrup. His daughter Carmen was among the 17 students and staff killed in Parkland, Fla., last year.

After determining it could not dock Republicans' pay, Senate leadership is sending $3,500 invoices for a June walkout.