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Celebrating National Parks Week
Did you know that there are nearly 400 national parks across our country? This week we celebrate all of them. From the Grand Canyon to Gettysburg, the Virgin Islands to the Hawaiian Volcanoes – each of our parks is a place to explore, learn and be active. And this week, they are all free!
President Barack Obama and his family hike on Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park in Maine, July 16, 2010. (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 Speaks to Students in Iowa about Student Loan Rates
Interest rates on federal Stafford loans are set to double in July, saddling more than 7 million students with an additional $1,000 in debt.
By the Numbers: 7.4 Million
Approximately 7.4 million students will rack up an additional $1,000 in debt if Congress doesn't stop the interest rate on federal student loans from doubling on July 1.
Republican Budget Threatens Health Coverage and Insurance Protections
Republican Representatives in Congress want to return to the days where insurance companies, not American families, were in charge of health care
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
10:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  3:00 PM: The Vice President meets with Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani of Iraq at the White House
4:30 PM: The President meets with the Vice President
6:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live
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