Weekly Address: An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Fighting the Colorado Wildfires

Your Daily Snapshot for Saturday, June 30, 2012 Weekly Address: An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Fighting the Colorado Wildfires President Obama speaks to the American people from Colorado, where he toured areas impacted by the devastating Waldo Canyon fire and met with first responders as well as families affected by the fires. The President thanks the brave firefighters and countless volunteers who are providing food, water, and shelter to those in need, and makes clear that his administration will continue to bring all resources available to assist efforts to combat the fires. Watch the President's weekly address: President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 29, 2012 (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Weekly Wrap Up Your quick look at this week on Whitehouse.gov: Time to Move Forward:Yesterday the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, ensuring that hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protecting every American from the worst insurance company abuses. This comprehensive reform enables young adults, seniors, small businesses, and families to better afford health care benefits. Jobs for Heroes and their Families: On Monday, Vice President Biden announced new Vets-to-Cops hiring grants for cities and counties across the nation, which will create approximately 600 law enforcement jobs for post-9/11 veterans. On Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama was in Chicago to announce that Illinois has signed the Military Family Licensing Act into law, making it easier for military spouses to transition jobs when they are forced to move by removing restrictions on the transfer of professional licenses. Illinois became the 23rd state to adopt pro-military spouse license portability measures. Do You Qualify? This week the White House released an interactive tool that helps homeowners determine if they would be eligible to refinance their mortgage. With interest rates at historic lows, refinancing could mean an average saving of $3000 a year. President Obama is urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow homeowners who don’t have federally backed loans to cut through the bank’s red tape, avoid costly processing fees, and refinance even if their home is under water. We Come Together: This past week Colorado Springs has been dealing with some of the worst forest fires in Colorado’s history. The President traveled to the state today to see the devastation and commend firefighters and other first responders, “We’ve got to make sure that we have each other’s backs. And that spirit is what you’re seeing in terms of volunteers, in terms of firefighters, in terms of government officials.  Everybody is pulling together to try to deal with this situation.” Stay Connected Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+ 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: "The Right Thing to Do"

Your Daily Snapshot forFriday, June 29, 2012 West Wing Week: "The Right Thing to Do" This week, the President spoke at the annual NALEO conference, hosted the Congressional Picnic and addressed the nation on the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act, while his administration announced grants for cities hiring veterans as police officers, and spoke with students about college affordability. Check out this week’s edition of West Wing Week: In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: Supreme Court Upholds President Obama's Health Care Reform The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act – the health reform law President Obama signed two years ago, ensuring hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protecting every American from the worst insurance company abuses. Natoma Canfield's Letter to President ObamaDuring the fight for health care reform, Natoma's letter reminded the President of all the Americans, all across the country, who have had to worry not only about getting sick, but about the cost of getting well. White House Office Hours: The Affordable Care Act Do you have questions about what the Affordable Care Act means for you and your family? In case you missed yesterday's office hours, read the conversation with Deputy Assistant to the President for Health Policy Jeanne Lambrew here. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 9:20 AM: The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:25 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 10:40 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Colorado Springs, Colorado 1:55 PM: The President arrives Colorado Springs, Colorado 4:45 PM: The President departs Colorado Springs, Colorado en route Joint Base Andrews     7:50 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 8:05 PM: The President arrives the White House Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+ 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

What the Supreme Court's ruling means for your health care

Thursday, June 28, 2012 What the Supreme Court's ruling means for your health care Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic ruling: They upheld the Affordable Care Act and ensured that millions of American families will have access to health care and protection from the worst abuses of the insurance industry. Lots of people have questions about the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court's decision, and their health care coverage. We've pulled together the most useful information -- including President Obama's remarks after the announcement -- at WhiteHouse.gov: Watch the video and get the facts here. Because the law has an impact on so many Americans, it's important to understand its basic parts. We've also put together a list of facts about the Affordable Care Act. Will you give it a read, and then pass it on? Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+ 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

Watch Live: President Obama at speaks 12:15 p.m. EDT

Your Daily Snapshot forThursday, June 28, 2012 Watch Live: President Obama at speaks 12:15 p.m. EDT Today at 12:15 p.m. EDT the President will deliver a statement in the East Room. Watch live on WhiteHouse.gov/Live. Photo of the Day President Barack Obama talks with senior advisors before a phone call with President François Hollande of France in the Oval Office, June 27, 2012. Pictured, from left, are Larry Pfeiffer, Director of Operations, the Situation Room; Mike Froman, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics; Caroline Atkinson, Special Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs; National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling; Elizabeth "Liz" Sherwood-Randall, Senior Director for European Affairs; and Chief of Staff Jack Lew. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Answers Your Questions on College Affordability Secretary of Education Arne Duncan answered your questions on college affordability during a special session of White House Office Hours on Twitter. Building Momentum The Obama administration is making strides in the Better Building Challenge across the U.S. with the hopes of making new American buildings 20 percent more effective over the next ten years. Will you share this? We've put together five things you should know about refinancing. Will you share it? Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive The Presidential Daily Briefing 12:15 PM: The President delivers a statement 12:45 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch 1:35 PM: The President departs the White House en route Bethesda, Maryland 1:45 PM: The President arrives Bethesda, Maryland 2:00 PM: The President visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 4:40 PM: The President departs Bethesda, Maryland en route the White House 4:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House 5:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta  Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+ 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

Will you share this?

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Will you share this? We've been talking to you about President Obama's plan to cut through the red tape keeping millions of responsible homeowners from refinancing their mortgages, but we want to make sure your friends get the message, too. We've put together an graphic that boils the President's proposal down to the five things that everyone should know, and the information is all right here -- you don't even need to visit Whitehouse.gov. Will you share it online or forward this email to your friends? SHARE ON FACEBOOK | SHARE ON TWITTER Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+ 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

Twitter Office Hours: Ask Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Your Daily Snapshot forWednesday, June 27, 2012 Twitter Office Hours: Ask Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is joining us for special session of White House Office Hours today, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. During a live Q&A on Twitter, Secretary Duncan will answer your questions about college affordability and the administration’s education policies and priorities. Ask questions now with the hashtag #WHChat and join live by following @WHLive. Photo of the Day President Barack Obama talks to a group of kids from Lenora Academy in Snellville, Ga., during a stop at the Varsity, a restaurant in Atlanta, Ga., June 26, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: 23 States Have Now Passed Pro-Military Spouse License Portability MeasuresWith a new law in Illinois, 23 states have adopted pro-military spouse license portability measures -- allowing more military families to more easily transition jobs between moves. Religious Leaders Support President Obama’s Stance on Immigration ReformFrom Pope Benedict to prominent Protestant pastors, clergy from a variety of faiths are raising their voices on behalf of immigrants and the need to fix the broken system, and speaking out in favor of the Department of Homeland Security's recently announced process that prioritizes immigration enforcement toward individuals who pose a threat to public safety. Responding to Tropical Storm DebbyAs Tropical Storm Debby moves into Florida, the federal government stands ready to offer assistance. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 11:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event in Dubuque, Iowa 12:00 PM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  12:40 PM: The President meets for lunch with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed 3:00 PM: The President attends a campaign event 7:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a picnic for Members of Congress   Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+ 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