... Obama has added several 21st-century goals, such as expanding broadband into underserved areas and making public buildings more energy efficient. But the bulk of the plan is old-fashioned construction and repair, much of which would be done ...

... investments," and pledging wise stewardship of taxpayer money in upgrading roads and schools, and making public buildings more energy-efficient. "We won't just throw money at the problem," Obama said. "We'll measure progress by the ...