Highlights of Obama's address to Congress

Following are the highlights of US President Barack Obama's maiden address to the Congress: *Terrorists will not be allowed to plot against the US from safe havens "half a world away". * US will work with allies and friends to forge a new and comprehensive strategy to defeat Al-Qaeda and combat extremism. * US will soon announce a way forward in Iraq that leaves the country to its people and responsibly end the war * The USD 787 billion economic stimulus package will create or save 3.5 million jobs in the next two years * No tax breaks for US corporations that outsource their jobs abroad * CEOs won't be allowed to use taxpayers' money * Need renewable energy and efficient of use of all energy sources * Tax cut from April 1, 2009 * Tax cut to benefit 95 per cent families in US * US will rebuild, recover and emerge stronger * Quality and affordable healthcare to be provided to all citizens.

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