President Pushes Innovation, Education In State Of The Union

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President Pushes Innovation, Education in State of the Union

ABC OnlinePresident Pushes Innovation, Education in State of the UnionPatchGov. Martin O'Malley, chairman of the Democratic Governor's Association, said the emphasis on innovation, education and rebuilding infrastructure was exactly what Democratic governors wanted to hear. By Andy Marso WASHINGTON -- President Obama invoked ...India, China deals increased US exports and jobs: ObamaEconomic TimesState Of The Union: Pres.

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