Vocabulary
8. Davos
9. Burqa
Discussion Questions
1. What are some examples of "discretionary spending," as it relates to the U.S. government? Why is President Obama proposing a freeze on discretionary spending? How have critics responded to this proposal?
2. What consequences might some truck and bus drivers face if they are caught texting while driving? How have some drivers responded to the ban?
3. Why do you think that some people in France would want to ban the wearing of burqas? What do the women featured in the report say regarding their burqas? What do they say that they might do if the proposed ban is put in place?
State of the Union Address tonight at 9:00 PM
