On the Texas leg of his “pass this bill” tour, Obama chided Eric Cantor, Republican leader in the House of Representatives, for saying he would not allow a vote on the measure. The White House said the plan could save or create about 400,000 education jobs, including 39,500 in Texas.
“I’d like Mr. Cantor to come down here to Dallas and explain what exactly in this jobs bill does he not believe in,” Obama said at a college after speaking at fund-raising events in the city.
“And if you won’t do that, at least put this jobs bill up for a vote so that the entire country knows exactly where members of Congress stand. Put your cards on the table.”
via Obama Jobs Bill: President Challenges Republicans On $447 Billion Plan.