Feb. 29, 2012 The American Auto Industry is Back"

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 "The American Auto Industry is Back"  Yesterday, President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers Annual Conference to discuss the success of the American auto industry. After nearly collapsing three years ago, our nation's big three automakers are turning profits and opening new factories. The industry has added more than 200,000 jobs. And those workers aren't just building cars again -- they are building better, more fuel efficient automobiles that help Americans save money at the pump every time they fill up: Three years later, the American auto industry is back. GM is back on top as the number-one automaker in the world -- with the highest profits in its 100-year history. Chrysler is growing faster in America than any other car company. Ford is investing billions in American plants, American factories, and plans to bring thousands of jobs back to America. See the President's full remarks, and find out more about the cars Detroit is building.  In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: Making Medicare Stronger Under health reform, we will reward doctors and hospitals that focus on spending time with patients, that better coordinate care, and that improve the quality of care patients are receiving while lowering costs Following Through: Detention & Interrogation Consistent with our National Security, Our Laws, and Our Values The Administration releases new details on the implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Today's Suspension of Payments and the Affordable Care Act Today's suspension of payments are part of efforts that recovered $4.1 billion in taxpayer dollars last year; recoveries over the last three years total $10.7 billion. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch with Congressional Leadership 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 8:20 PM: The President and the First Lady host a dinner in honor of the Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and their families; the Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend  Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Stay Connected Sign up for the Daily Snapshot 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