NEW : Sen. Reid says the plan is a litmus test for Republican intentions . Obama wants the $ 447 billion plan paid for by a broader deficit-reduction deal . Speaker Boehner says Obama 's proposals merit consideration . Comment:
NEW : Sen. Reid says the plan is a litmus test for Republican intentions . Obama wants the $ 447 billion plan paid for by a broader deficit-reduction deal . Speaker Boehner says Obama 's proposals merit consideration . Other Republicans are more critical , calling the plan more failed stimulus policy .