Check Out Your Taxpayer Receipt

Your Daily Snapshot for
Monday, April 18, 2011

Check Out Your Taxpayer Receipt
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama promised that this year, for the first time ever, American taxpayers would be able to go online and see exactly how their federal tax dollars are spent. Just enter some information about your taxes and our new taxpayer receipt will give you a breakdown of how your tax dollars are spent on priorities like education, veterans benefits, or health care.
Check out the taxpayer receipt.
Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama talks with Press Secretary Jay Carney, left, and Senior Advisor David Plouffe, center, before an interview at the InterContinental Hotel Chicago in Chicago, Ill., April 15, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.

President Obama Releases the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in CyberspacePresident Obama releases the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace. This Strategy seeks to improve security in cyberspace and e-commerce.
What You Missed: Open for Questions on West Wing Week with Arun Chaudhary and Josh EarnestWhite House videographer Arun Chaudhary and Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest talk about the first anniversary of the West Wing Week video series.
Announcing the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll Poster Contest WinnersThe First Lady selects the winning designs for the 2011 Official Easter Egg Roll Poster and the 2011 Official Easter Egg Roll Program Cover.
Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:30 AM: The Vice President meets with Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, and senior advisors to discuss fiscal policy
11:45 AM: The President meets with senior advisors
12:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

1:45 PM: The President presents the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Air Force Academy football team

2:00 PM: The Vice President meets with the leadership of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel for Sudan
3:05 PM: The President is interviewed by KCNC Denver, WRAL Raleigh, WFAA Dallas and WTHR Indianapolis
4:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton