Oct. 27, 2011 We the People Takes the Next Step

               

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, October 27, 2011 We the People Takes the Next Step Yesterday one of President Obama's top education advisors, Roberto Rodriguez, issued the first response to a petition created through We the People. We the People was launched to bring the voices of Americans around the country into our government and we're thrilled to see so many Americans engaging members of the Obama Administration in a constructive dialogue on such an enormous scale. Stay updated on the latest petition responses and other news by following @WeThePeople on Twitter. Learn more about We the People: In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Diwali at the White House Today, President Obama marked the Festival of Lights. In Case You Missed It: Paul Volcker Talks Dodd-Frank, Volcker Rule on Charlie Rose Monday night, former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker sat down with Charlie Rose to discuss ongoing Administration efforts to prevent a future financial crisis and spark economic growth. We Can't Wait to Help America's Graduates President Obama announced new efforts to make college more affordable by helping millions of borrowers better manage their federal student loan debt. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The President meets with Treasury Secretary Geithner 11:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:30 PM:  Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 3:10 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Petr Necas of the Czech Republic 5:05 PM: The President greets city and municipal leaders from across the country 6:45 PM: The President has dinner with winners of a campaign contest Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes This email was sent to ciii.307@hotmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House  Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111