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Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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President Barack Obama greets 103-year-old Milwaukee veteran James Edwards backstage at ZBB Energy Corporation in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Aug. 16, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Today’s Schedule
Today, the President will travel to Seattle, WA, where he will hold a round table discussion with local small business owners on strengthening the economy and creating jobs for the families and businesses of Washington State.
All times are Eastern Daylight Time
12:00 PM: The President departs Los Angeles, California en route King County International Airport
12:00 PM: The Vice President has lunch with Elie Wiesel
1:00 PM: The Vice President meets with President of the AFL-CIO Richard Trumka
2:15 PM: The President arrives Seattle, Washington
2:15 PM: The Vice President meets with newly sworn-in U.S. Ambassador to Iraq James Jeffrey
2:40 PM: The President holds a round table discussion with small business owners
3:20 PM: The President delivers a statement to press  (audio only)
3:45 PM: The President delivers remarks at a finance event
5:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at a finance event
6:35 PM: The President departs Seattle, Washington en route Columbus, OH
10:20 PM: The President arrives in Columbus, OH
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.
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In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.
Slowing Large Health Insurance Premium Increases
Governor of Washington State Chris Gregoire discusses how the Affordable Care Act is helping make health care more affordable and enhancing the quality of care for Washingtonians.
New Battery Technology and New Jobs in Wisconsin
President Obama travels to Wisconsin to visit the ZBB Energy Corporation’s manufacturing facility and discuss the importance of investing in clean energy manufacturing.
What You Missed: Open for Questions on Gulf Seafood Safety with Dr. Lubchenco
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Dr. Jane Lubchenco stops by the White House for a live chat on the safety of seafood from the Gulf of Mexico.
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