President Barack Obama has agreed to reschedule a Congressional speech on the US economy, after objections from House Speaker John Boehner.
Mr Obama wanted to outline a jobs creation plan next Wednesday evening, but that clashed with a televised Republican debate.
Mr Boehner requested Mr Obama speak a day later instead and the White House has agreed to his recommendation.
The White House earlier insisted the scheduling clash with the debate at the Ronald Reagan Library in California was "coincidental".
But several Republican leaders said the timing was a political move to steal the show.
The revised date on Thursday now coincides with an NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints, which opens the new season.
The BBC reports Mr Obama's speech is expected to contain specific proposals, including both tax incentives to increase hiring and government spending on public works projects.
The President has already said he would seek extensions on a payroll tax cut for workers, as well as benefits for the unemployed.
