Business Leaders and the President Agree:

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, October 23, 2014             Featured Business Leaders and the President Agree: Paul Saginaw, a co-founding partner in Zingerman's Community of Businesses, explained in a White House blog post this week why he's a spokesperson for a fair minimum wage. "For more than three decades," he writes, "our successful businesses have been profitable but never by underpaying our employees or withholding benefits." As he makes clear, higher wages and benefits aren't obstacles to profit -- they actually enhance businesses' profits. Find out more about why a growing number of people in the business community agree that it's time to raise the minimum wage. President Barack Obama and Rep. Gary Peters, D-Mich. stop for lunch at Zingerman's Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Mich., April 2, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)       Top Stories Active Monitoring and the Latest Steps in Our Response to Ebola Yesterday, President Obama met with Ebola Response Coordinator Ron Klain and Administration officials to discuss how we can prevent the spread of Ebola here at home. READ MORE President Obama Extends Warmest Wishes for Diwali President Obama wishes a Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate the festival of lights. READ MORE On the Tragic Shootings in Ottawa, Canada: After yesterday's tragic shootings in Ottawa, President Obama spoke with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper to express the American people's solidarity with Canada in the wake of these attacks. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks highlighting the Duluth Model Program 12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 1:45 PM: The President meets with members of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology 3:15 PM: The Vice President attends a rally with Representative Rick Nolan 4:45 PM: The President attends a DNC Roundtable   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