Here's live video of President Obama at an Amazon warehouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he will continue his focus on the economy and push Congressional Republicans to agree to "a grand bargain for middle-class jobs":
Even before his remarks were delivered, Republicans had
already rejected the president's suggestion.
Apparently, the White House reached out to Speaker Boehner yesterday, but his office didn't call them back until today.
President Obama is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET, though these things often don't start on time. As soon his he delivers the speech, we'll post an update with the text of the remarks.
11:01 AM PT: Here are President Obama's remarks as prepared.