Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit


May 17, 2013 at 9:54a.m.

Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is leaving behind scandal-focused Washington to focus on the country’s slowly improving jobs picture. Obama is to fly by helicopter today about 40 miles north to Baltimore, which has had its share of tough times in the move from an industrial to service economy. But Maryland has experienced steady job growth so far this year as part of a nationwide economic recovery.