(CNN) -President Barack Obama on Wednesday launched a three-day visit to five countries the battleground in the November election by pressing the theme of the State of the Union address promoting America’s core values and have the rich pay more taxes.

In Iowa he said manufacturers represent the kind of job creation which is necessary for the economy, Obama repeatedly drew applause for clear central re-election message bid-the country must stay on equal opportunities for all.

America is not looking for handouts, the President said, but would like the security of knowing they can provide for their families, send their children to College and save for retirement.

“It is all most people want. People do not have unrealistic ambitions, “he said. “They believe that if they work hard, they should be able to reach the small size of the American dream. That’s what it’s about. That’s exactly what you deserve. “

After his speech in Cedar Rapids, Obama flew to Arizona to appearances in the Phoenix and later moved to Nevada for a night. The President also will visit Michigan and Colorado on the journey that ended Friday.

1 2. A boy holds placard during a protest against Syria President Bashar al-Assad in Jerjenaz, near Idlib, January 20, 2012. The plaque reads, ‘ ‘ last ‘ Steadfast to shout. ‘

BEIRUT (Reuters)-a bomb blast killed 14 prisoners traveled in a vehicle security in North-Western Syria on Saturday, the State news agency said, and troops fought insurgents elsewhere because of the Arab League weighed Whether to keep the monitor in place.

Syria said THERE the Group of “terrorists” had set off two explosions that injured 26 inmates, as well as six police guards. Said the attackers also has struck an ambulance was sent to the scene, on the road between the city of Idlib and Ariha.

Based in the United Kingdom Syria’s human rights Observatory, which keeps track of the 10-month-old rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad, had previously reported attacks Idlib province Northwest.

It says the soldiers clash with soldiers who had deserted and joined the rebellion in the area of anti-Assad al-Zawiya Jebel Idlib, located on the border with Turkey.

Packers and Giants met today for the fifth time in five seasons with Green Bay won three of four last … unless they’re the NFC Championship Game loss to Giants in the 2007 postseason.

Today they are fighting for the right to meet the 49ers next weekend with Super Bowl XLVI sleep at stake. Should be interesting matchup between resting, defending champion Packers and engineering giant. (All times ET.)

6: 59 pm: Nice punt by giant Steve Weatherford flip the field for New York. He dropped a record 42 punts in the 20 years for the Jets but really struggled in the postseason. Not this year.

6: 51 PM: Rodgers and Jennings was unable to connect at the corner of the end zone on a roll it seems they hit so many times this year. Packers 33-yard FG satisfied that Crosby just sneak in a straight right. Giants 20, Packers 13

6: 49 PM: Second-year RB package James Starks‘ 29-Yard run was the longest play Green Bay day.

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