SHOT: President Obama Calls On Congressional Republicans To Vote On His Jobs Bill. “President Barack Obama challenged Republican leaders in Congress to put his entire $447 billion jobs plan to a vote, rather than breaking it up, to show where each lawmaker stands.” (Laura MacInnis, “Obama Challenges Congress To Vote On Jobs Bill,” Reuters, 10/4/11)

CHASER: The Hill: “Reid Blocks McConnell’s Call For An Immediate Vote On Obama’s Jobs Plan.” (Josiah Ryan, “Reid Blocks McConnell’s Call For An Immediate Vote On Obama’s Jobs Plan,” The Hill, 10/4/11)

Majority Leader Reid On President’s Call To Pass Jobs Bill Right Away. “’Right away is a relative term,’ said Reid.” (Josiah Ryan, “Reid Blocks McConnell’s Call For An Immediate Vote On Obama’s Jobs Plan,” The Hill, 10/4/11)