Making a big pitch to skeptical Republicans, President Barack Obama went to Capitol Hill to push his $825-billion economic stimulus plan Tuesday.
"Our work will not be easy, and it will not be quick, but we will embrace it so that we can carry on the legacy of boundless opportunity and unmatched prosperity that has defined this nation since our earlier days," Obama said.
His plan is a mix of tax cuts and spending proposals, but key Republicans want more tax cuts and less spending.
"I think Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republican leadership are going to push back on the president and Democrats and say let's make sure, to the best extent possible, that those tax dollars are being spent wisely to prime the pump of the economy," former presidential adviser Ron Christie said.
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CNN's Sandra Endo has more on Obama's efforts to strike a deal.
 
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In an effort to win bipartisan support, House Democrats are expected to ditch a provision that would have provided about $200 million for programs that provide family planning services to low-income families.
The Obama administration has indicated its open to compromise.
"We understand that this is a process of give and take," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said.
Late Monday new Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner was sworn in. He vows to help push the president's agenda "to launch the programs that will bring economic recovery sooner, to make the economy more productive and more just in the opportunities it provides our citizens."
It's unclear how much the president's plan will change after talking with Republican critics, but the meeting is a sign Obama is serious about reaching across party lines. The House is set to vote on the package Wednesday.
