Ensuring Hardworking Americans Retire with Dignity

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Saturday, February 28, 2015             Featured Weekly Address: Ensuring Hardworking Americans Retire with Dignity In this week's address, the President reiterated his commitment to middle-class economics, and to ensuring that all hardworking Americans get the secure and dignified retirement they deserve. While most financial advisers prioritize their clients' futures, there are some who direct their clients towards bad investments in return for back-door payments and hidden fees. That's why, earlier this week, the President announced that he is calling on the Department of Labor to update rules to protect families from conflicts of interest by requiring financial advisers to put their clients' best interest before their own profits. The President emphasized his promise to keep fighting for this policy and for others that benefit millions of working and middle-class Americans. Watch the President's Weekly Address here.       Top Stories A Free and Open Internet On Thursday, the FCC voted in favor of a strong net neutrality rule to keep the Internet free and open. That happened, in part, because millions of Americans stood up and made their voices heard -- by adding their names to petitions, submitting public comments, and talking with other people about why this matters. READ MORE Made in America: A Record-Breaking Year Across the country, businesses are selling more goods and services abroad than ever before. In fact, every state helped the U.S. reach a nationwide record of $2.35 trillion in exports last year -- with 26 states setting new annual export records. Explore our new map to check out your state's slice of the "Made in America" pie. READ MORE My Brother's Keeper: A Year Later "Helping more of our young people stay on track. Providing the support they need to think more broadly about their future. Building on what works, when it works, in those critical life-changing moments." That's how President Obama explained the My Brother's Keeper initiative a year ago when it first launched. And in the 12 months since, we've seen a tremendous response from people and organizations at all levels that are answering the President's call to action. READ MORE To see more of the week's highlights, check out the latest edition of West Wing Week.   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

"Where Are My Hawaiians?"

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, February 27, 2015             Featured "Where Are My Hawaiians?" This week, the President hosted civil rights and consumer protection advocates, filmed a Let's Move! sketch with the First Lady, sat down for a heart-to-heart with a White House mentee, held an immigration town hall in Florida, and honored Black History Month at the White House. See more from the past week at the White House in our latest edition of West Wing Week.       Top Stories My Brother's Keeper: A Year Later A year ago today, President Obama launched the My Brother's Keeper initiative. In the 12 months since then, we've seen a tremendous response from people and organizations at all levels that are answering the President's call to action. READ MORE A Free and Open Internet Yesterday, the FCC voted in favor of a strong net neutrality rule to keep the Internet free and open. That happened, in part, because millions of Americans stood up and made their voices heard -- by adding their names to petitions, submitting public comments, and talking with other people about why this matters. READ MORE Map: Find Out What Exports Mean for Business in Your Home State Across the country, businesses are selling more goods and services abroad than ever before. In fact, every state helped the U.S. reach a nationwide record of $2.35 trillion in exports last year -- with 26 states setting new annual export records. Explore our map to check out your state's slice of the "Made in America" pie. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:05 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia 12:45 PM: The President has lunch with My Brother's Keeper mentees 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 5:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at the portrait unveiling ceremony for U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder WATCH LIVE   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

A Free and Open Internet

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, February 26, 2015             Featured A Free and Open Internet Earlier today, the FCC voted in favor of a strong net neutrality rule to keep the Internet free and open. That happened, in part, because millions of Americans stood up and made their voices heard -- by adding their names to petitions, submitting public comments, and talking with other people about why this matters. Read a special thank-you message from the President, and learn more about today's vote.       Top Stories Q&A with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy At 37, Dr. Vivek Murthy is one of the youngest Americans, and the first Indian American, to serve as the Surgeon General -- or "America's doctor." Dr. Murthy recently stopped by the White House to answer a few questions about himself and talk about community health, measles, and his past experiences. READ MORE Putting the Power of Data to Work for America White House Chief Data Scientist and Deputy Chief Technology Officer DJ Patil recently spoke about the important role of data-driven research in the Obama administration. This is why President Obama established Data.gov -- a one-stop shop for the data that's produced by the government. READ MORE President Obama to Governors: "I Look Forward to Making Progress Together" The President hosted America's governors at the White House on Monday, and reaffirmed his commitment to working with them to make more progress across our country. "I think we can make sure that the future for the next generation is even brighter than the one that we enjoyed," he told the governors. "And I look forward to making progress together." READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:55 AM: The President meets with African American faith and civil rights leaders 12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 2:30 PM: The President is interviewed by local news anchors participating in "Live from the White House" 3:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks to the National Opportunity Summit 4:30 PM: The President and the First Lady host a reception in recognition of African American History Month   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

Get to Know America's Doctor:

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, February 25, 2015             Featured Get to Know America's Doctor: At 37, Dr. Vivek Murthy is one of the youngest Americans, and the first Indian American, to serve as the Surgeon General -- or "America's doctor." Dr. Murthy recently stopped by the White House to answer a few questions and talk about community health, measles, and his past experiences. Prior to becoming Surgeon General, he trained students to become doctors, founded a nonprofit to combat HIV/AIDS, and treated thousands of patients in the U.S. He also practices yoga daily, keeps unflavored almond milk in his fridge, and wishes he could teleport. Listen to the full interview and get to know America's doctor.       Top Stories President Obama to Governors: "I Look Forward to Making Progress Together" The President hosted America's governors at the White House on Monday, and reaffirmed his commitment to working with them to make more progress across our country. "I think we can make sure that the future for the next generation is even brighter than the one that we enjoyed," he told the governors. "And I look forward to making progress together." READ MORE What You Need to Know About Retirement "Conflicts of Interest," in Three Big Sentences On Monday, the President announced major actions to protect you and your retirement savings. Under our current system, financial advisors can accept a back-door payment or hidden fees for directing you toward a retirement plan that's not in your best interest. That's why the President is directing the Department of Labor to crack down on this kind of behavior. READ MORE Introducing the 2015 Easter Egg Roll: Opening the Ticket Lottery On April 6, the President and First Lady will host the 137th-annual White House Easter Egg Roll. The theme for this year's event is "#GimmeFive," a part of the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative. Enter the ticket lottery at www.recreation.gov before tomorrow's deadline! READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:15 AM: The President meets with immigration advocacy leaders to provide an update on the Administration's immigration accountability executive actions 10:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks on the Administration's economic policies 12:05 PM: The President departs the White House 12:20 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews 2:00 PM: The Vice President participates in a roundtable discussion 2:45 PM: The President arrives Miami, Florida 3:45 PM: The President participates in an immigration town hall 5:05 PM: The President departs Miami, Florida 7:20 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 7:35 PM: The President arrives the White House   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

Making Progress Together

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, February 24, 2015             Featured Making Progress Together President Obama hosted America's governors at the White House yesterday, and reaffirmed his commitment to working with them to make more progress across our country. "I think we can make sure that the future for the next generation is even brighter than the one that we enjoyed," the President told the governors. "And I look forward to making progress together." Watch the President's full remarks here.       Top Stories Telling the Untold Stories of African Americans in STEM In honor of Black History Month, we're working to tell the untold stories of African Americans. That's why we're hosting a virtual edit-a-thon tonight at 5:00 p.m. EST to research and crowd-source the stories of African American STEM leaders. Join today's edit-a-thon and help share these impressive stories on social media. READ MORE What You Need to Know About Retirement "Conflicts of Interest," in Three Big Sentences Yesterday, the President announced major actions to protect you and your retirement savings. Under our current system, financial advisors can accept a back-door payment or hidden fees for directing you toward a retirement plan that's not in your best interest. That's why the President is directing the Department of Labor to crack down on this kind of behavior. READ MORE Weekly Address: We Should Make Sure the Future Is Written by Us In his weekly address, the President underscored the importance of continuing to grow our economy and support good-paying jobs for our workers by opening up new markets for American goods and services. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:20 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani; the Vice President also attends 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 2:10 PM: The President meets with rank-and-file law enforcement officials; the Vice President also attends 3:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2015 Winter Meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) LISTEN LIVE 4:15 PM: The President meets with Members of Congress to discuss criminal justice reform; the Vice President also attends 6:15 PM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception commemorating Black History Month   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

Protecting Your Savings

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, February 23, 2015             Featured Protecting Your Savings Today, the President is announcing major actions to update the rules in place to protect you and your retirement savings. Under our current system, financial advisors can accept a back-door payment or hidden fees for directing you toward a retirement plan that's not in your best interest. On average, these conflicts of interest cost Americans $17 billion in total losses every year. That's why the President is directing the Department of Labor to crack down on this kind of behavior. Check out this quick explainer video and see what the President is doing to help.       Top Stories Weekly Address: We Should Make Sure the Future Is Written by Us In his weekly address, the President underscored the importance of continuing to grow our economy and support good-paying jobs for our workers by opening up new markets for American goods and services. READ MORE Honoring the Women of the Civil Rights Movement, Both Past and Present On Friday, the White House and Essence Magazine co-hosted a special panel discussion in celebration of Black History Month and the women of the Civil Rights Movement. READ MORE West Wing Week: "Hello, Chiberia!" Last week, the President received the newest enrollment numbers for those who found quality, affordable health insurance under the Affordable Care Act; spoke at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism; designated three new National Monuments; and launched his Every Kid in a Park initiative. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:00 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks to the National Association of Counties (NACo) annual Legislative Conference 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:10 AM: The President and the Vice President deliver remarks to the National Governors Association 12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch 2:05 PM: The President delivers remarks WATCH LIVE 5:15 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony   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