Reid Postpones Unveiling of Jobs Plan

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has postponed unveiling his plan for a series of jobs bills until next week in order to include proposals outlined by President Barack Obama during Wednesday’s State of the Union address. Obama’s State of the Union caused a “delay by a few days to incorporate a few of the president’s suggestions,” Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Byron Dorgan (D-ND)said, including the president’s call for new small-business capital gains provision.

Earlier Thursday, Reid acknowledged that he is planning to move a series of smaller, targeted jobs bills this year rather than one large package. Democrats are hoping that by moving several bills throughout the year they can keep the issue on the front burner and lure some GOP support along the way.

The first bill, which could be introduced as early as next week with the intention of passing it before the Febrary 13 recess, could include provisions dealing with small businesses, infrastructure and taxes.