Behind the scenes in the 2012 presidential campaign

Obama Discusses 2013 Budget
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to students about his 2013 budget at the Northern Virginia Community College, Feb. 13, 2012 in Annandale, Va. Obama also announced a new $8 billion "Community College to Career Fund" to train two million workers for high demand industries through the nation's community colleges.
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