Obama speech sets measured goals

President Obama delivered the State of Union address before a joint session of Congress in the House chamber.

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President Obama said he is prepared to take executive actions to circumvent Congress wherever possible to try to prop up the middle class.

Carlos Arredondo and Jeff Bauman at the speech Tuesday. The pair have become close since the Marathon bombing.

Marathon bomb victim, rescuer attend Obama speech

Jeff Bauman, who lost two legs in the bombings, and Carlos Arredondo, who came to his aid, sat with Michelle Obama.

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House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray applauded after Governor Patrick’s speech.

Governor Patrick delivered his State of the Commonwealth speech.

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Governor Patrick delivered his State of the Commonwealth speech.

Patrick greeted lawmakers and guests as he entered the House chamber.

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Patrick waved to lawmakers and guests as he entered the House chamber.

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Patrick greeted MBTA Officer Richard Donahue as he entered. Donahue was shot in the wake of the Marathon bombings.

In speech, Patrick looks forward and back

Governor Patrick argued that he is leaving Massachusetts in stronger shape than when he took office in 2007.

Bruins winger Milan Lucic slipped this puck past Panthers goalie Tim Thomas in the second period.

Bruins 6, Panthers 2

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Carmelo Anthony and yhe Knicks hit 10 of 20 3-pointers and shot 53.7 percent overall.

Knicks 114, Celtics 88

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