House leaders have scuttled plans to vote on a $15 billion jobs bill Friday due to objections from several Democratic factions, according to a senior aide.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Progressive Caucus, the moderate Blue Dog Coalition and the Transportation and Infrastructure have all trashed aspects of the bill, which the Senate passed Wednesday with great fanfare — and a surprisingly easy 70-28 vote.
But liberals say the measure is a poor imitation of the $154 billion companion the House passed late last year. Conservatives worry that its costs are not fully offset. And transportation-minded lawmakers say it misallocates a small basket of highway dollars.
Members of the Black Caucus say the tax-break heavy bill shouldn't even be referred to as a "jobs" measure.
Democratic leaders are anxious to show voters they are serious about job creation. But it appears that will have to wait at least until next week. - Politico Story
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