Ending the War in Iraq - An Archive of The White House Snapshot from 8/31/2010

Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Photo of the Day President Barack Obama signs a banner hanging in a room while visiting with Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today's Schedule Today, the President will travel to Fort Bliss, Texas where he will meet with troops. Fort Bliss is home to troops who have served at every stage of the Iraq War, including troops who are redeploying back home throughout the fall, and troops supporting our new support mission in Iraq. In the evening, the President will return to Washington and address the nation from the Oval Office on the end of the American combat mission in Iraq. All times are Eastern Daylight Time 8:30 AM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base 8:45 AM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route El Paso, Texas 12:30 PM: The President arrives in El Paso, Texas 1:10 PM: The President meets with troops 2:20 PM: The President departs El Paso, Texas en route Andrews Air Force Base 5:55 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base 6:10 PM: The President arrives at the White House 8:00 PM: The President addresses the nation 8:30 PM: Open for Questions with Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, on the end of the combat mission in Iraq Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. The President on the Economy: "Pushing This Economy Forward" vs. "The Blockade" The President lays out a series of economic measures to boost the recovery and tells Republicans in the Senate to stop the obstruction. Economic Recovery for Small Businesses: Now is Not the Time to Pull Back Karen Mills, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, discusses the importance of passing the Small Business Jobs Act currently before the Senate to help small business owners get the loans they need to grow and hire. Agent Orange and Veterans: A 40-Year Wait Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki writes about long overdue changes that will allow as many as 150,000 Veterans to submit Agent Orange claims in the next 12 to 18 months. Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes This email was sent to ciii.307@hotmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Five years after Katrina - An Archive of The White House Snapshot from 8/30/2010

Your Daily Snapshot for Monday, August 30, 2010 Photo of the Day President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama tour the Columbia Parc Housing Development in New Orleans, La., with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, right, and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, Aug. 29, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time 10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 11:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:05 PM: The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing 1:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Five Years After Katrina: "New Orleans is Blossoming Again" The President and First Lady travel to New Orleans, joined by members of the Cabinet who have been working on recovery from Hurricane Katrina since they came into office. Improving America's Disaster Response In recognition of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, DHS Secretary Napolitano discusses the department’s progress in helping the Gulf Coast recover and strengthening the nation’s ability to respond to and recover from disasters. Weekly Address: The End of Combat Operations in Iraq With the end of combat operations in Iraq days ahead, the President salutes our troops for their service and pledges to fulfill America’s commitment to them as veterans. Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes This email was sent to ciii.307@hotmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House rivacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Saluting service in Iraq - an Archive of The White House Snapshot from 8/27/2010

Your Daily Snapshot for Friday, August 27, 2010 On August 31, 2010, President Obama will mark the end of America’s combat mission in Iraq. At this key transition point, it is important to show our support to the troops and their families who have made tremendous sacrifices for our country. Join us to support and thank our veterans, troops, and military families through your social networks. WhiteHouse.gov/Salute West Wing Week: Dispatches from Iraq - Preview This week, watch a sneak preview of next Friday’s “Dispatches from Iraq” and join our brave men and women, both troops and civilians, on the ground in Iraq as combat operations end. Go behind the scenes with Provisional Reconstruction Teams, train with the Iraqi Federal Police, learn how millions of tons of equipment gets redeployed or sent home and much more. That’s happening next Friday, only at whitehouse.gov. Watch the video. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Restoring the Gulf's Priceless Natural Resources In continuation of the Hurricane Katrina series, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson shares her experiences of growing up in New Orleans and the agency's work to build a better, more sustainable future for the region. 200,000 Homes Weatherized Under the Recovery Act Vice President Biden announces that 200,000 homes have been weatherized thanks to the Recovery Act. Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, shares her thoughts. The Facts on the Recovery Act & American Innovation A look at the report out this week on some of the amazing innovations spurred by the Recovery Act that often go under the radar, and a debunking of some of the attacks on the report. SBA Disaster Assistance: Then and Now SBA’s disaster loan programs are a critical piece of the federal government’s overall response in the wake of disasters. As part of the ongoing series on Hurricane Katrina, Administrator Karen Mills discusses the vast improvements the agency has made in the past five years and her continuing commitment to strengthening the program. Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes This email was sent to ciii.307@hotmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Inside the White House: The Cabinet - An Archive of The White House Snapshot from 8/26/2010

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, August 26, 2010 Inside the White House: The Cabinet This week, we’re bringing you exclusive looks at life at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave with our Inside the White House video series. Today, President Obama and Cabinet members share their perspectives on their bimonthly meetings in this behind-the-scenes video. Watch the video. Today's Schedule Today, the Vice President will travel to the Manchester, New Hampshire area to mark a Recovery Act milestone. The Vice President will deliver remarks at 11:15 AM EDT at a private home. The Vice President will be joined by Representative Paul Hodes and Representative Carol Shea-Porter. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. 11:15 AM: The Vice President Biden travels to the Manchester, New Hampshire area to mark a Recovery Act milestone. (audio only) Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Keeping Taxes Low for the Middle Class and Small Businesses Vice President Biden holds a Middle Class Task Force roundtable discussion with workers and small business owners to discuss tax policies designed to help middle-class families make ends meet and help small businesses invest and grow. Hurricane Katrina: Five Years of Remembering & Rebuilding This weekend marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the Obama Administration remains deeply committed to serving the needs of Gulf Coast residents. This is the first in a series of posts written to remember what was lost, recognize what has been regained, and celebrate the resilience and determination of those affected. An Increasingly Awkward Dance Jared Bernstein, Deputy Assistant to the President on Economic Policy, debunks Representative Boehner's claims that the Recovery Act hasn’t created or saved American jobs. Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes This email was sent to ciii.307@hotmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Inside the White House: Letters to the President - An Archive of The White House Snapshot from 8/25/2010

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Inside the White House: Letters to the President This week, we’re bringing you exclusive looks at life at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave with our Inside the White House video series. Every day, President Obama reads ten letters from the public in order to stay in tune with America's issues and concerns. Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the process of how those ten letters make it to the President's desk from among the tens of thousands of letters, faxes and e-mails that flood the White House each day. Watch the video. Today's Schedule Today, the Vice President will host a Middle Class Task Force roundtable discussion with local workers and small business owners focusing on tax policies designed to help middle class families and small businesses. The Vice President will emphasize the Administration’s tax cuts for 95 percent of working families, the importance of preserving tax cuts for the middle class, and the need for Congress to pass legislation to give small businesses additional tax relief and access to capital. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. 11:45 AM: The Vice President hosts a Middle Class Task Force roundtable discussion with local workers and small business owners 4:30 PM: Open for Questions: 90th Anniversary of Women’s Right To Vote Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Photostream: Behind the Scenes in Early August From education in Austin, to bill signings in DC, to ice cream in Florida – and a couple shots of how the President gets around. It’s the first batch of August behind-the-scenes shots from Pete Souza and the White House Photo Office. Vice President Biden on Iraq and Our Veterans: "These Homecomings Are Something I Have Long Looked Forward To..." The Vice President speaks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars as combat operations in Iraq draw to a close. Nine States and the District of Columbia Win Second Round Race to the Top Grants Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announces the next round of Race to the Top grant winners. Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes This email was sent to ciii.307@hotmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House  Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111