Obama talks energy, economy and elections as he campaigns for Senate Democrats

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Obama promotes energy projects, economy in Nevada

LAS VEGAS — President Barack Obama is wrapping up a two-day swing through Missouri and Nevada with a speech on clean energy.

Friday’s address at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, could deliver a boost to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The Nevada Democrat is in a tough fight for re-election.

Obama plans to call for Congress to expand a tax credit program for advanced energy manufacturing jobs. Solar projects that Reid has been promoting heavily in Nevada as a way to capitalize on his state’s scorching climate would be eligible.