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Originally published January 23, 2009 at 10:55 AM | Page modified January 23, 2009 at 10:59 AM

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Obama to speak to joint session of Congress

President Barack Obama plans to address a joint session of Congress next month to deliver a State of the Union-style speech.

WASHINGTON —

President Barack Obama plans to address a joint session of Congress next month to deliver a State of the Union-style speech.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Friday that Obama plans a speech at the Capitol in February. Gibbs said no date has been set but joked that they are trying to schedule it around "Dancing with the Stars."

Such a speech is typical for a new president. President George W. Bush delivered a similar address shortly after taking office in 2001.

Obama is working with congressional leaders to push through an economic stimulus plan that could cost $825 billion. He met with legislative leaders Friday morning at the White House.

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