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State of the Union: What experts have said about Biden's proposed reforms on policing, guns and taxes – 8 essential reads

  • Written by Matt Williams, Senior Breaking News and International Editor
State of the Union: What experts have said about Biden's proposed reforms on policing, guns and taxes – 8 essential readsPresident Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address.Jacquelyn Martin, Pool/AP

The speech lasted 70-odd minutes and was interrupted at least 70 times, mostly by standing ovations from supporters, but also from occasional interjections from less sympathetic lawmakers.

There was also policy to dissect in President Joe Biden’s State of the...

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