America's Roads and Bridges Are Crumbling

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, May 14, 2014             Featured America's Roads and Bridges Are Crumbling The funding to fix our nation's roads and bridges is quickly running out -- and it's up to Congress to act. 65% of America's major roads are rated in less than good condition, and 25% of our bridges require significant repair or can't handle today's traffic. If Congress doesn't reauthorize transportation funding, more than 112,000 construction projects and nearly 700,000 jobs will be at risk. Here's what's at stake if Republicans in Congress fail to act:       Top Stories The State of Our Climate: A Google+ Hangout with Secretary Moniz and Administrator McCarthy Next Monday, join Grist.org, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and the White House for a Google+ Hangout on climate change and the steps we're taking to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and build a clean energy economy. READ MORE President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Kyle J. White Yesterday, the President awarded Kyle J. White, a former active-duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House. Sgt. White received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on November 9, 2007. READ MORE A Mother's Day Tea with the First Lady and Dr. Biden On Monday, 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       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:30 AM: The Vice President meets with President Ivo Josipović of Croatia 10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 1:20 PM: The President and First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 1:35 PM: The President and First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews 2:15 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks on infrastructure investment 2:30 PM: The President and First Lady arrive New York 3:25 PM: The President delivers remarks on infrastructure WATCH LIVE 5:00 PM: The President attends a DNC event 7:05 PM: The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DSCC event   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage  Sign Up for Email Updates Privacy Policy  Contact the White House The White House . 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW . Washington, DC 20500 . 202-456-1111