New Behind the Scenes Photos from November

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Your Daily Snapshot for Monday, Dec. 13,  2010 Photostream: Behind the Scenes in November Check out 79 behind the scenes photos from the month of November and get the inside scoop on a few of these photos from Official White House Photographer Pete Souza. View more photos. President Barack Obama greets the Sinkfield family in the Outer Oval Office, Nov. 24, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. The American DREAM The second in a series of posts from top Administration Officials on the importance of the DREAM Act comes from Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. Weekly Address: Protecting the Middle Class & the Economy The President strongly urges both parties in Congress to pass the compromise on tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and job creation. Not doing so would hurt the middle class, those struggling to find work, and the economy itself. President Obama & President Clinton on Tax Cuts, Unemployment Insurance & Jobs President Obama was joined by President Clinton in urging Congress to pass the compromise framework. Full video and photos. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:35 AM: The President signs the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010; the President and the First Lady deliver remarks 11:25 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 11:45 AM: The Vice President meets with Representative Ike Skelton 1:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 1:45 PM: The Vice President meets with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak 2:45 PM: The President participates in a service project with Lakers coaches and staff and DC-area youth 3:10 PM: The President delivers remarks honoring the NBA Championship Lakers 4:00 PM: The President meets with UN Ambassadors 4:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary Gates 5:40 PM: The President attends the Diplomatic Corps Holiday Reception   Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. 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

Tuesday Talks: The White House Fellows Program

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Subject: Tuesday Talks: The White House Fellows Program
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:02:02 -0600
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Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, Dec. 14,  2010 Tuesday Talks: The White House Fellows Program The White House Fellows Program is one of America's most prestigious fellowships for leadership and public service. Today at 1 p.m. EST, we're answering your questions about the program designed to provide exceptional men and women with a first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal Government. Join the discussion and watch live. Photo of the Day First Lady Michelle Obama greets guests during a Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill reception in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Dec. 13, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. The President & First Lady on Child Nutrition Bill: "The Basic Nutrition They Need to Learn and Grow and to Pursue Their Dreams" As one of her chief responsibilities and greatest passions, the First lady has dedicated herself to helping our children grow up healthy and reversing the alarming childhood obesity trend -- so the President's signing of the the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act at a local DC school was particularly meaningful for her. Today's Health Care Court Ruling Learn more about a legal decision regarding the Affordable Care Act. The DREAM Act and American Commerce Read the third in a series of posts from top Administration Officials on the importance of the DREAM Act, this one from Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The President meets with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan 12:40 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch 1:00 PM: Tuesday Talks: The White House Fellows Program 2:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs   Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. 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

West Wing Week: Mailbag Day New Year's Edition

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Subject: West Wing Week: Mailbag Day New Year's Edition
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:23:47 -0600
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Your Daily Snapshot for Friday, Dec. 31,  2010 West Wing Week: Mailbag Day New Year's Edition In this special edition, West Wing Week looks back over the last year, watches the President sign a law getting those loud TV ads under control, and answers a couple burning questions from the mailbag. Watch the video. In Case You Missed It Behind the Scenes Video: Signing Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell At the signing of the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" last week, the sense of history and enthusiasm was palpable throughout the audience -- get a better sense of it from this quick video. The Year in Photos: 2010 Pete Souza, Director of the White House Photography Office, introduces a new photo gallery of his favorite shots from the last year. 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

Behind-the-Scenes: Signing the Repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell"

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Subject: Behind-the-Scenes: Signing the Repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell"
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:03:27 -0600
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Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, Dec. 30,  2010 Behind-the-Scenes: Signing the Repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" At the signing of the bill to repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" last week, the sense of history and enthusiasm was palpable throughout the audience. While we were there we had a chance to talk to Captain Jonathan Hopkins, who was discharged under the policy, as well as Rep. Patrick Murphy who led the charge in the House of Representatives, and Melody Barnes who played an integral role here at the White House. The video gives a glimpse of what it was like there. Watch the video. In Case You Missed It Behind the Scenes with the Kennedy Center Honorees: Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey and More Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Kennedy Center Honorees at the White House reception. 5 Post-Election Achievements You Should Know About It's been the most productive post-election period we've seen in decades, capping off two of the most productive years in the history of Congress. Here are five post-election achievements that you need to know about. 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

Behind-the-Scenes with Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey

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Subject: Behind-the-Scenes with Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:45:32 -0600
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Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, Dec. 29,  2010 Behind-the-Scenes with Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey Every year around the holidays, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts selects and celebrates individuals who have, through their lifetime achievement in the arts, contributed to enriching and enhancing culture in America.   Watch this video which features behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with this year's honorees at the White House - Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Merle Haggard, Bill T. Jones, and Jerry Herman. Watch the video. In Case You Missed It Photos: The Obamas & the Bidens with the Troops on Christmas See photos of the President and First Lady at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kailua and the Vice President along with Dr. Biden at Walter Reed on Christmas. 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

The Gingerbread White House

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Subject: The Gingerbread White House
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:05:22 -0600
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Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, Dec. 28,  2010 The Gingerbread White House Each year, the White House Pastry Team comes together with other members of the White House staff to work on a favorite holiday tradition: The White House Gingerbread House. Special features of the gingerbread house include a shadow box view of the State Dining Room and marzipan renderings of the vegetable garden and our favorite four-pawed friend, Bo. Watch the video. In Case You Missed It Photos: The Obamas & the Bidens with the Troops on Christmas See photos of the President and First Lady at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kailua and the Vice President along with Dr. Biden at Walter Reed on Christmas. 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