Why We Need to Invest in Infrastructure:

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, May 13, 2014             Featured Why We Need to Invest in Infrastructure The United States was once a leader in infrastructure, but we're slipping. Repairing our crumbling roads and bridges will help position our economy for long-term growth. "Every time we've invested in infrastructure, as Democrats, as Republicans -- every time we've done it, the economy grows," said Vice President Biden. "And it grows good, decent-paying jobs." Listen to the Vice President explain why we need to invest in our infrastructure:       Top Stories A Mother's Day Tea with the First Lady and Dr. Biden Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden invited more than 100 military mothers and their families to the White House for a Mother's Day Tea. The military mothers in attendance included military spouses, active duty and reserve service members, and women veterans. READ MORE President Obama and Vice President Biden Honor America's TOP COPS The President and Vice President welcomed some of the country's best law enforcement officials to the White House, honoring their remarkable service and sacrifice. READ MORE A Numbers-Based Case for Why It's Time to Act on Infrastructure President Obama is calling on Congress to pass a bill to put Americans to work repairing our crumbling roads and bridges -- avoiding a crisis in the short term, and helping to position our economy for long-term growth. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 7:30 AM: The Vice President and Secretary of State Kerry meet for breakfast 10:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:55 AM: The President joins law enforcement leaders to discuss immigration reform 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 3:00 PM: The President awards Kyle J. White, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor 4:30 PM: The Vice President visits the CityArchRiver project and delivers remarks WATCH LIVE 6:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee 7:15 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates Privacy Policy Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111