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What you need to know about the diaper problem:


 
Here's what's going on at the White House today.
 
 
 
 
 
  Follow Along: Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Time (ET)
9:00 am: The President and the First Lady welcome Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to the White House
10:05 am: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
11:40 am: The President and Prime Minister Trudeau hold a joint press conference
2:00 pm: Dr. Biden visits Za'atari refugee camp to meet with Syrian refugees and members of the international response
6:55 pm:The President and the First Lady welcome Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
8:40 pm:The President and First Lady attend the State Dinner with Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau; The President and Prime Minister Trudeau each deliver a toast
10:00 pm:The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner Reception with Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

 
 
  Featured
Here's What You Need to Know About the #DiaperGap…
There's a diaper disparity in this country. Nearly one in three families struggle to afford diapers, and low-income families pay up to two times the price on diapers. Get the facts here.
The Diaper Divide
… And Here's a Closer Look at How We're Helping Fix It
To address this issue, the White House called on private and non-profit leaders to explore creative ways they can address this widespread public health problem. Learn about the innovative ways they're working to make diapers more affordable and accessible to families in need.
Surge Pricing for Diapers
President Barack Obama holds the baby daughter of former staff members Darienne Page Rakestraw and London Rakestraw in the Ground Floor Corridor of the White House, July 1, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

 
 
  More from 1600 Penn
"All of America's students should be able to get online, no matter where they live or how much their parents make."
That's why the President is calling for a new national effort to help low-income Americans afford broadband, with an ambitious goal to connect 20 million more Americans by 2020. Learn more about the ConnectALL initiative.
Digital Divide
President Barack Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan talk with students while visiting a classroom at the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) in Brooklyn, NY, Oct. 25, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

 
 
  Quote of the Day
"We're calling this effort ConnectALL - and it's not just good for students, it's good for folks looking for jobs or workers hoping to learn new skills. Because in today's economy, the internet isn't a luxury - it's a necessity. "


 
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