Showing posts with label July 2012. Show all posts
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20120801

What's Behind The President's Desk?

The White House Your Daily Snapshot forTuesday, July 31, 2012

What's Behind The President's Desk?
Photo of the Day
President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey in the Oval Office, July 30, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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First Lady Michelle Obama Leads Presidential Delegation to the Olympics
First Lady Michelle Obama was in London to cheer on Team USA. Check out a photo gallery from her trip.
Strengthening Tribal Communities Through the HEARTH Act
New authority granted by the HEARTH Act has the potential to significantly reduce the time it takes to approve leases for homes and small businesses in Indian Country, promoting investment in tribal communities and facilitating economic development
From the Archives: The Medicare Bill of 1965
Today marks the 47th anniversary of the signing of the law that established Medicare, a health insurance program for the elderly, and Medicaid, a health insurance program for the poor
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
10:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live
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Photo: Not Your Usual Olympic Event

The White House Your Daily Snapshot forMonday, July 30, 2012

Photo: Not Your Usual Olympic Event
This past week, First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to London as the head of the Presidential delegation. The First Lady met with American athletes, hosted 2,000 American military kids at Let's Move! London, and helped cheer on Team USA at the opening ceremony.
Check out a special photo gallery from the First Lady's trip to London:
First Lady Michelle Obama is picked up by U.S. Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, at the U.S. Olympic Training Facility at the University of East London in London, England, July 27, 2012.
First Lady Michelle Obama is picked up by U.S. Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, at the U.S. Olympic Training Facility at University of East London in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
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Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:
Weekly Address: The House of Representatives Must Act on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
President Obama urges Republicans in the House of Representatives to act on his proposal to protect middle class families and small businesses from being hit with a big tax hike next year.
More Than 2.4 Million Records Released
A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2.4 million.
A Long-Term Game Plan for Solar Energy Development on our Public Lands
As part of this administration's commitment to renewable energy, the Bureau of Land Management is releasing its final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Solar Energy Development in Six Southwestern States (Solar PEIS).
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
11:10 AM: The President receives The Presidential Daily Briefing
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest WhiteHouse.gov/live
1:45 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony
2:15 PM: The Vice President attends a campaign event
3:30 PM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews
3:45 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route New York City
4:40 PM: The President arrives New York City
8:05 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event
9:35 PM: The President departs New York City en route Joint Base Andrews
10:30 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews
10:45 PM: The President arrives the White House
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20120728

Weekly Address: The House of Representatives Must Act on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension‏

Weekly Address: The House of Representatives Must Act on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
The White HouseSaturday, July 28, 2012
Weekly Address: The House of Representatives Must Act on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
President Obama urged Republicans in the House of Representatives to act on his proposal to protect middle class families and small businesses from being hit with a big tax hike next year.
Watch the President's weekly address
President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Let's Move! London
First Lady Michelle Obama hosts 2,000 American military children and American and British students at Let’s Move! London, an event held to spread the spirit of the Olympic Games in London.
President Obama Signs the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act
The United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act is aimed at strengthening Israel's military edge.
President Obama Speaks to the National Urban League
President Obama addressed the National Urban League, and discussed his Administration's work to help strengthen our nation’s communities and support a strong and growing middle class.
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Video: A Peek Inside the President's Week‏

Video: A Peek Inside the President's Week
The White HouseYour Daily Snapshot forFriday, July 27, 2012
Video: A Peek Inside the President's Week
This week, the President addressed the nation on the tragedy in Colorado and made Aurora his first stop on a four day trip out West, then continued to Reno to address the VFW, and to New Orleans to speak at the National Urban League.
Back in Washington DC, Dr. Biden announced a major Joining Forces initiative for social workers, the President signed an Executive Order on Education, and hosted a reception at the White House to honor the International AIDS Conference taking place in Washington DC.
Watch this week's behind-the-scenes video.
Watch this week's video
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Advance Estimate of GDP for the Second Quarter of 2012 and Annual Revision
Today’s report shows that the economy posted its twelfth straight quarter of positive growth, as real GDP grew at a 1.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter of this year, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Follow First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2012 Olympic Games in London on Twitter
First Lady Michelle Obama will lead the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and you can follow her visit through the @LetsMove Twitter account.
President Obama Pushes the House of Representatives on Middle Class Tax Cuts
The President calls the Senate's vote to extend tax cuts for middle class families, "The right thing to do."
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
9:40 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
10:15 AM: The President signs the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act
11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with Ambassador Crocker
11:30 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live
11:30 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton
1:10 PM: The President attends a campaign event
4:45 PM: The President departs the White House en route McLean, Virginia
4:55 PM: The President arrives McLean, Virginia
5:25 PM: The President attends a campaign event
7:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event
8:25 PM: The President departs McLean, Virginia en route the White House
8:35 PM: The President arrives at the White House
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The reason why I'm hopeful‏

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Good afternoon --
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, taxes are scheduled to go up for 114 million middle-class families, leaving a typical family of four paying an extra $2,200 in 2013. Preventing this from happening is critical -- not just for individual people but for our overall economic recovery -- and nearly everyone in Washington agrees we need to do something about it.
We saw that yesterday when Republicans and Democrats in the Senate -- who almost never see eye to eye -- agreed to allow a vote on extending the tax cuts for 98 percent of Americans.
And it passed.
Now the only thing standing in the way is the House of Representatives. Turns out that the Republican leadership plans to hold middle-class tax cuts hostage unless they can also extend a trillion dollars worth of cuts for the wealthiest two percent of Americans.
President Obama isn't willing to let that happen, and today he called on the members of his Cabinet to join him in taking this message directly to the American people. The President is speaking out, and he needs you to do the same.
Watch the President talk about the tax cuts, then add your voice to his.
If the House of Representatives can follow the Senate, we can get this done without delay. That means families can budget for next year without having to figure out where they're going to find an extra $2,200.
And while there are plenty of arguments for being pessimistic, I think we can find a solution because of one important reason.
You.
This past year, the mood in Washington has been as divided as I've ever seen it, but there's a common thread that connects each moment of success we've been able to find.
When we've been able to cut through the noise -- to keep payroll taxes low for working families, to keep the interest rates on student loans from going up -- it's because Americans from all over the country, from all walks of life, joined together in one voice and demanded a solution.
And that's what we need, starting now and continuing until middle-class families get the security they deserve.
If you speak out, we'll make sure your voice is heard in Washington. We'll make sure your story is part of the debate.
We just need to hear from you to make that happen:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/we-need-you
Thanks,
David
David Plouffe
Senior Advisor to the President





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Keeping Tax Cuts for the Middle Class

Keeping Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
The White HouseYour Daily Snapshot forThursday, July 26, 2012

Keeping Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
President Obama is pushing hard to keep tax cuts in place for 98 percent of American families next year. Yesterday, the Senate voted to do just that. In his remarks last night at the National Urban League, the President called on the House to do the same to help the middle class:
They should not be holding middle-class tax cuts hostage just to get more tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. At a time when so many people who have a job can barely keep up with their bills, we don’t need another trillion-dollar tax cut for folks like me. We need tax cuts for working Americans, not for folks who don't need it and weren't even asking for it.
Read President Obama’s full speech to the National Urban League.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Urban League Convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., July 25, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Urban League Convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., July 25, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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From the Archives: A Landmark Moment for Americans with Disabilities
This year marks the twenty-second anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Act into law, making America the first country to adopt a comprehensive civil rights declaration for people with disabilities.
How Far We've Come on AIDS
White House officials sit down to discuss the impact that HIV/AIDS has had in their own lives and how far we’ve come in the fight against the terrible disease.
Transitioning Our Service Members
Under President Obama’s new program, Transition GPS, our military will no longer feel as if they are in a one-size-fits-all program
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:30 AM: The President meets with Secretary Shinseki
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live
12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch
2:10 PM: The President holds a Cabinet Meeting
4:45 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary Panetta
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