NEW : Sen. Reid says the plan is a litmus test for Republican leadership . ` The people of this country work hard to meet their responsibilities . He calls the $ 447 billion plan paid for by a broader deficit - reduction program . Speaker Boehner says Obama 's proposals merit consideration . Other Republicans are more critical , calling the plan more failed stimulus " .
NEW : Sen. Reid says the plan is a litmus test for Republican leadership . He calls the $ 447 billion plan paid for by a broader deficit - reduction program . Speaker Boehner says Obama 's proposals merit consideration . Other Republicans are more critical , calling the plan more failed stimulus " .