WASHINGTON — Do something for Americans or I will.
A persistent but frustrated President Obama warned Congress Tuesday that he's prepared to take executive action to circumvent a body cutting him little slack.
His fifth State of the Union address came amid declining approval ratings, legislative gridlock and a long-rumored decision to use limited executive powers to fight back.
Thus, he said, he'll play small ball, like raising the minimum wage for federal contract workers, creating a "starter" retirement account and helping to cut carbon pollution.
In addition, he disclosed a deal with corporations, including Procter & Gamble, not to discriminate in hiring the long-term jobless. That's distinctly voluntary, though.
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