Obama, Congress leaders to huddle on jobs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress meet with President Barack Obama Wednesday to discuss Obama's plans to grow the economy and jobs.

Obama on Tuesday outlined his plan to help small businesses caught up in the economic downturn and also to grow jobs. His plan would be funded through the Troubled Asset Relief Program that was used to bail out banks.

Expected attendees for Wednesday's meeting in the Cabinet Room include chamber leaders, party conference and caucus chairmen and several committee chairmen and ranking minority leaders, the White House said. Vice President Joe Biden also will attend.

Obama also will make an announcement involving the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act and community health centers.