WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he expects Congress to vote on jobs legislation this month and plans to press legislative leaders from both parties to act quickly on the $447 billion proposal he delivered three weeks ago.

Speaking to reporters at the beginning of a Cabinet meeting Monday, Obama said he is ready to sign the legislation.

He called on congressional Republicans to spell out what aspects of his plan they agree with and which they reject.

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