Boehner invites Obama for State of Union Feb. 12
ASSOCIATED PRESS January 11, 2013 10:38AM
Updated: January 11, 2013 10:44AM
WASHINGTON — The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives has invited President Barack Obama to deliver the State of the Union speech on Feb. 12.
In a letter sent Friday, Speaker John Boehner says the country faces immense challenges, and Americans expect the Congress and White House to work together on solutions. Boehner says cooperation will require a “willingness to seek common ground as well as presidential leadership.”
The Republican says the Democratic president can present his plan and specific solutions at a joint session of Congress in the House chamber.
Last year, Obama delivered the State of the Union speech on Jan. 24.
