Your Twitter Interview with @VP Biden

On January 26th, 2012, the Vice President participated in a Twitter interview to engage citizens from across the country in a dialogue around the State of the Union. Read the complete interview here.

  1. .@VP Welcome, Mr. Vice President. As a reminder to followers, we will RT questions as well as the answers from @VP. Let's get started…
  2. Ready to go, anxious to hear your questions, lets go #SOTU #whchat
  3. @gov Blueprint includes #nuclear among #renewableenergy,but it wasn't mentioned in #SOTU unlike last yr.Rthere plan2reduce reliance? #WHchat
  4. .@tsukiyominoasa: must reduce reliance on foreign oil, emphasis on renewables & natural gas #whchat
  5. What happenned to #health care reform? How will WH work to engage states in understanding need for improved primary care access? #WHChat
  6. .@vivimbmd: continue to implement Affordable Care Act, incentivize med students to general practice #whchat #hcr
  7. @VP #SOTU #WHChat Why aren't American engineering, steel, etc. being used exclusively on infrastructure projects in our country?
  8. .@vitopep that's the goal -- that's why we've markedly increased challenges to foreign steel subsidies -vp #whchat
  9. #WHChat #SOTU question: I didn't hear much about spending cuts or the deficit: is there a plan to cut and balance the budget?
  10. .@chickentrooper yes already cut $2 trillion - ready to cut $2 trillion more if Republicans cooperate & everyone contributes. -vp #whchat
  11. @WHLive Plz elaborate on the President's SOTU statement re opening up offshore drilling? What are NEW standards to prevent a BP 2.0? #WHChat
  12. .@Only4RM in wake of BP, thorough review conducted; significant new safety measures recommended, now mandatory for new drilling -vp #whchat
  13. .@abigailcollazo never give up, expose opposition, demand accountability -vp #whchat
  14. @VP #whchat last yr I made $50k and paid 26% in taxes. I'm single and still paying off student loans. Will tax code change soon?
  15. .@brittvickstrom MUST - Totally unfair. You're why we're fighting for millionaires to pay fair share. -vp #whchat
  16. .@brittvickstrom regarding loans: will limit repayment to 10% of disposable income, will save on average $100/month for you -vp #whchat
  17. @VP #SOTU #whchat Mr VP, is the Fed Govt going to regulate fracking to ensure the safety of residents? #environment #energy
  18. .@DexGVa Absolutely necessary. Can be done. Will be done -vp #whchat
  19. Does President Obama's proposal to keep kids in High School until 18 include an opt out for kids who want to get a GED? #whchat
  20. .@joshualyman Yes, until 18 or graduation -- includes GED. But staying in school increases earning power. -vp #whchat #bestidea
  21. @VP what are your plans for students financial aid? Im in class now and were discussing your tweets. We would like to know. #WHChat
  22. .@yliMenichols $5500 Pell grants, 10k tax credit for middle class fams, double work study available to all, limit loan repayment & more-vp

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