D.C. Decoder: State of the Union Viewer’s Guide

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D.C. Decoder: State of the Union Viewer’s Guide

By Bo Huttinger

Posted June 30, 2015 at 12:30pm

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The presidents State of the Union address to Congress is one of Washingtons most hallowed and overhyped traditions. D.C. Decoder host Craig Crawford tells you what rituals to expect.

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