WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Retail Federation welcomed proposals President Obama is expected to make in tonight’s State of the Union address, saying they set the stage for a number of long-awaited debates in Congress. “The President has opened the door for thorough and deliberate debate on a wide range of significant issues affecting the retail industry and, in turn, our nation’s economy,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “From taxes to education to cybersecurity, these ar