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Monday, April 11, 2011

Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama greets surprised tourists at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 9, 2011. The President made an unannounced stop to thank people for visiting the memorial a day after he and Congressional leaders agreed on a bill to keep the government open. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In Case You Missed It

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

Details of the Bipartisan Budget DealFriday night, President Obama announced that the federal government will remain open for business because Americans from different beliefs came together, put politics aside, and met the expectations of the American people.
Weekly Address: President Obama on the Budget Compromise to Avoid a Government ShutdownIn his Weekly Address, the President discusses the importance of the budget compromise that represents both a significant investment in the United States' future - and the largest annual spending cut in our history.
The First Lady Honors the 2011 Military Child of the Year Award RecipientsFirst Lady Michelle Obama honors the 2011 Military Child of the Year Award recipients and discusses the impressive accomplishments of the honorees.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:30 AM: The President holds a meeting on Libya
12:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney