NEW : `` This works . We know it works , '' Obama says at preschool near Atlanta . The president called for expanded early education in his State of the Union address . But he did not mention a new federal program to help pay for that expansion -- or any other programs aimed at helping poor children get into college and out of poverty. Obama and Republicans are in a fierce debate over government spending .
NEW : `` This works . We know it works , '' Obama says at preschool near Atlanta . The president called for expanded early education in his State of the Union address . It is the second of three straight days of events outside Washington to tout his proposals . Obama and Republicans are in a fierce debate over government spending .