"All Lives Must Be Valued"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, December 04, 2014             Featured "All Lives Must Be Valued" Yesterday, a grand jury in Staten Island decided not to bring criminal charges against police officers involved in the tragic death of Eric Garner. Speaking at the 2014 White House Tribal Nations Conference yesterday, President Obama made a statement on the grand jury's decision: We have all seen the video of Mr. Garner's arrest. His death, of course, was a tragedy. All lives must be valued. Mr. Garner's death is one of several recent incidents across the country that have tested the sense of trust that must exist between law enforcement and the communities they are charged to serve and protect. This is not a New York issue or a Ferguson issue alone. "This is an American problem," the President said. "When anybody in this country is not being treated equally under the law, that's a problem. And it's my job as President to help solve it." Watch the President's full remarks here.       Top Stories President Obama Speaks with the Business Roundtable Yesterday, President Obama spoke with the Business Roundtable, a group of CEOs of some of the country's leading companies, at an event in Washington, D.C. READ MORE The White House College Opportunity Day of Action Today, President Obama and the First Lady are joining college presidents and other leaders at an event focused on expanding opportunity for students. READ MORE Announcing the Winners of the First-Ever White House 3D Printed Ornament Challenge The halls of the White House are decked out with festive holiday décor and the White House Christmas tree stands tall in the Blue Room. And this year, innovative technologies like 3D printing are playing a role in creating a unique and interactive holiday experience at the White House. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Kennedy Center Expansion Project 11:50 AM: The President delivers remarks at the Summit on College Opportunity 12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 3:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks to the President's Summit on College Opportunity WATCH LIVE 5:00 PM: The First Family attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting; the President delivers remarks WATCH LIVE   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