Obama asks Congress to help 'ignite middle class'

Obama gives his 4th State of the Union address

Published: Feb 13 2013 12:28:17 AM EST Updated On: Feb 13 2013 03:34:42 AM EST

In his State of the Union address, President Obama challenged Congress to help ignite growth of a "rising, thriving middle class."

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