The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Obama versus "do-nothing" Congress on jobs bill

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President Obama held a news conference to put pressure on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act. But, some believe that he's campaigning against a do-nothing Congress instead of negotiating. Bill Plante speaks with Mr. Obama about his motivations.

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