A Surprise Visit from the President

Your Daily Snapshot for
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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President Barack Obama returns to the Oval Office through the Rose Garden after surprising students from Altona Middle School in Longmont, Colo., April 11, 2011. During his statement Friday night, President Obama mentioned a letter he received from the mother of an Altona student who worried that her son's trip to Washington, D.C., would be canceled if there was a government shutdown. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In Case You Missed It

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

Surprise! It's the PresidentPresident Obama surprises students visiting the White House by dropping in on their tour.
United Streetcar Putting Americans to Work, Putting America in Position to Win The FutureCompanies like United Streetcar in Portland, Oregon, are creating American jobs, improving American clean energy technology, and relieving congestion in American cities.
School Field Trip to CaliforniaEducation Secretary Arne Duncan talks about the schools he visited in California, and how they are examples of the education system we need to keep America competitive in a global economy.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
10:00 AM: The Vice President and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar host a plaque dedication ceremony to honor Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole
10:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors
12:00 PM: The President, the Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Biden deliver remarks at the launch of the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden's national initiative to support and honor America's service members and their families

1:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:15 PM: The President meets with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management John Berry
2:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Raila Odinga of Kenya
4:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Gates
5:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton