"What's the problem? Do they not have the time? They just had a week off. Is it inconvenient?" he said in Mesquite, Texas, singling out House Majority Leader Eric Cantor for special criticism.There was no indication Cantor, R-Va., or the House Republicans would agree. The move would be an effort to win more support for the package within the Democratic Party. Republicans have said they oppose the plan,

• "I do think the president makes an important point that he is entitled to a vote." The request was blocked by Reid,
• who called it a "political stunt" and said he would make sure the bill comes to the floor this month. Aboard Air Force One
• White House press secretary Jay Carney accused Republicans of gamesmanship.