US entering 'period of uncertainty' - Bush

Delivering his final State of the Union address, Bush warned Congress against the temptation to load up the bill, as it would only delay or derail the plan. “In the long run, Americans can be confident about our economic growth. But in the short run, we can all see that that growth is slowing,” the President says. “This is a good agreement that will keep our economy growing and our people working. And this Congress must pass it as soon as possible.” Bush says while the US has added jobs for a record 52 straight months, employment is now growing at a slower pace. “Wages are up, but so ar...