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Talking jobs, Obama tries to leave troubles behind

BALTIMORE – President Barack Obama tried Friday to leave behind the political battles that have overshadowed his second-term agenda, saying lawmakers should work on creating more middle-class jobs in the slowly growing economy. “Our work is not done, and our focus cannot drift,” Obama said.

Obama’s jobs tour took him to Baltimore after riding through one eruption after the other during the last few weeks, from new questions about his...


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