May 4, 2012 West Wing Week, "Out of Many, We Are One"

West Wing Week: "Out of Many, We Are One"

Your Daily Snapshot forFriday, May 4, 2012

West Wing Week: "Out of Many, We Are One"
This week, the President traveled to Afghanistan to sign an historic Strategic Partnership Agreement, visit with our troops, and address the American people about responsibly ending the war.
The President also traveled to Fort Stewart to sign an Executive Order to protect service members and their families from deceptive marketing practices, spoke at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, welcomed the Prime Minister of Japan, and spoke at the Building and Construction Trades conference.
Check out the footage from this week's West Wing Week:

In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:
We Can’t Wait Update: Fighting Prescription Drug Shortages
Early notification of potential disruptions in drug supply has made a huge difference in FDA's efforts: There has been a six-fold increase in early notifications from manufacturers, and they have been able to prevent 128 drug shortages, and we’re seeing fewer numbers of shortages occur – 42 new drugs in shortage reported in 2012, compared to 90 new shortages at this time last year.
Cinco de Mayo at the White House
President Obama hosts a reception marking the holiday at the White House.
From the Archives: 'Move Your Body' Flash Workout
Schools around the country participated in Beyonce-inspired flash workout, marking the one-year anniversary of last year's nationwide "Move Your Body" dance that got kids moving in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
10:30 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:25AM: The President holds a roundtable discussion with a group of seniors and their parents
11:50 AM: The President delivers remarks about the importance of having a fair shot at an affordable higher education