NEW : Obama and his vice president push for jobs legislation . third lady announces companies ' pledge to hire 25,000 veterans and their spouses . Obama blasts American ' opposition to his $ 35 billion jobs bill . the White House leaders accuse president of dividing the country for short-term political gain .
NEW : Obama and his vice president push for jobs legislation . First lady announces companies ' pledge to hire 25,000 veterans and their spouses . Obama blasts Republicans ' opposition to his $ 447 billion jobs bill . GOP leaders accuse president of dividing the country for short-term political gain .