House of Cuts:

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Thursday, April 10, 2014   House of Cuts The House Republicans voted on their 2015 budget today, and it's bad news for the middle class. How bad? Frankly, it makes Congress look like something out of a TV show. See what the House Republican budget could mean for your family -- then pass it on.     Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+       Sign Up for Updates from the White House  Privacy Policy   Contact the White House We're updating the White House privacy policy on April 18. Learn more. The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

What Senate Republicans did today:

Wednesday, April 30, 2014   What Senate Republicans did today: Earlier today, Senate Republicans blocked a vote to raise the minimum wage for 28 million hardworking Americans. Whether or not this issue personally affects you, chances are you know someone for whom this would make a difference. So if you believe raising the wage is the right thing to do, it's time to add your voice to this debate. Share this graphic with your family and friends and let them know you think this is important. We know what the folks who stand to benefit from raising the wage actually look like -- and the answer might surprise you: The average worker who would benefit is 35 years old, and more than half are women. It's a single mother trying to make sure her kids have enough to eat. It's a college student working to pay her way through school. And they deserve a raise. Help us get the word out. This issue is too important to ignore. Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+        Sign Up for Updates from the White House   Privacy Policy   Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Tell Us What #1010Means to You

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, April 30, 2014             Featured Tell Us What #1010Means to You Earlier today, Senate Republicans blocked a vote to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10. That means millions of Americans will continue to live under the poverty line and struggle to make ends meet. Raising the wage to $10.10 would increase earnings for 28 million hardworking Americans, and boost the bottom lines of businesses across the country. And more than 20 states already have minimum wage rates that are higher than the federal minimum wage. Raising the minimum wage would benefit millions of workers. Share what #1010Means to you.       Top Stories America's PrepareAthon!: National Day of Action Is Today Today marks the first National Day of Action as part of America's PrepareAthon!, a community-based campaign to build a more secure and resilient nation by getting people to think about the disasters that could happen in their communities and to take action to increase their preparedness. READ MORE Advance Estimate of GDP for the First Quarter of 2014 Today's GDP estimate is subject to a number of notable influences, including historically severe winter weather, which temporarily lowered growth in the first quarter. The report also shows the positive impact of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, which, together with continued slowing in health costs, helped strengthen the economy in the first quarter. READ MORE What They're Saying: New Steps to Protect Students from Sexual Assault One in five college-aged women is sexually assaulted in college -- most often by someone she knows. We're committed to putting an end to this violence, which is why yesterday, the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault released its first-ever report and announced a series of actions to help address the problem and make sure victims know they are not alone. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 12:15 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Atlantic Council's special tribute to NATO and the European Union 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 3:10 PM: The President delivers remarks on the minimum wage WATCH LIVE   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

“You Are Not Alone. We Have Your Back.”

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, April 29, 2014             Featured "You Are Not Alone. We Have Your Back." One in five women is sexually assaulted while in college, most often, in her freshman or sophomore year. Most times, it's by someone she knows -- and also most often, she does not report what happened. And though fewer, men, too, are victimized. We're committed to putting an end to this violence. That's why today, we're launching NotAlone.gov, a website that makes resources on sexual assault prevention accessible to students and schools. Learn more about how to prevent and respond to sexual assault on our college campuses and in our schools.       Top Stories Helping Ready-to-Work Americans Get Back in the Game Yesterday, the Department of Labor announced that it's providing up to $150 million for states, through a new Job Driven National Emergency Grants program, to invest in programs that help dislocated workers, who've lost a job through no fault of their own, get back in the game. READ MORE Heartbleed: Understanding When We Disclose Cyber Vulnerabilities This administration takes seriously its commitment to an open and interoperable, secure and reliable Internet, and in the majority of cases, responsibly disclosing a newly discovered vulnerability is clearly in the national interest. READ MORE Creating Workplaces that Work for Families It's time for America's workplaces to adapt to our changing workforce -- which is why the White House Council on Women and Girls, the Department of Labor, and the Center for American Progress are hosting the White House Summit on Working Families this June. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 12:05 AM: The President departs Manila, Philippines en route Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska 7:30 AM: The Vice President and Secretary of State Kerry meet for breakfast 9:25 AM: The President arrives in Anchorage, Alaska and Air Force One refuels 11:50 AM: The President departs Elmendorf Air Force Base en route Washington, DC 1:00 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma of Latvia 2:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at an event releasing the first report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault 4:00 PM: The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews 6:00 PM: The President arrives at the White House   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

Young People Like You

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, April 28, 2014             Featured "Young People Like You" Yesterday, while visiting Malaysia, the President participated in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Town Hall, where he answered a wide range of questions from young people. "These trips are usually all business for me," said the President, "but every once in a while I want to have some fun, so I try to hold an event like this where I get to hear directly from young people like you -- because I firmly believe that you will shape the future of your countries and the future of this region." See what else the President had to say at yesterday's town hall.       Top Stories Creating Workplaces that Work for Families It's time for America's workplaces to adapt to our changing workforce -- which is why the White House Council on Women and Girls, the Department of Labor, and the Center for American Progress are hosting the White House Summit on Working Families this June. READ MORE Weekly Address: Congress Needs to Act on Minimum Wage The President highlights small business owners across the country acting to raise wages for their workers, and calls on Congress to give America a raise so more hard-working Americans have the opportunity to get ahead. READ MORE New Report: Advancing America's Fuel Economy Standards As part of the President's Climate Action Plan, this Administration has taken historic steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 1:35 AM: The President arrives in Manila, Philippines 2:10 AM: The President participates in the official arrival ceremony held by President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines 2:25 AM: The President participates in the guestbook signing with President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines 2:35 AM: The President participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines 3:45 AM: The President participates in a joint press conference with President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines 5:30 AM: The President meets and greets with Embassy personnel 7:20 AM: The President attends the state dinner with President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines 2:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at George Washington University 9:10 PM: The President participates in the COMET electrical vehicle viewing 10:15 PM: The President delivers remarks to the troops WATCH LIVE 11:05 PM: The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony   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

Congress Needs to Act on Minimum Wage

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Saturday, April 26, 2014             Featured Weekly Address: Congress Needs to Act on Minimum Wage In this week's address, the President highlights small business owners across the country acting to raise wages for their workers, and calls on Congress to give America a raise so more hard-working Americans have the opportunity to get ahead. Click here to watch this week's Weekly Address.       Top Stories The Eggs They Are A-Rollin' Sports were played, books were read, and eggs were rolled on Monday as the President and the First Lady welcomed more than 30,000 guests to the South Lawn of the White House for the 136th White House Easter Egg Roll. See more from the Easter Egg Roll, and make sure to check out President Obama's inspired reading of "Where the Wild Things Are." READ MORE 540,000 Veterans and Military Spouses Hired The First Lady and Dr. Biden visited Fort Campbell in Kentucky earlier this week for the Veterans Jobs Summit and Career Forum — and made some big announcements while they were there. First: On top of the more than half a million veterans and military spouses hired, FLOTUS and Dr. Biden announced a brand new online tool to help servicemembers and veterans find new careers. READ MORE The VP Heads to Ukraine Vice President Biden traveled to Ukraine earlier this week for meetings with government leaders and to speak at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. "I came here to Kyiv, to let you know...that the United States stands with you," said the Vice President at the Embassy. READ MORE As always, to see even more of this week's events, watch this week's episode of West Wing Week: WATCH NOW   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