Mar. 22, 2012 Graphic: The House Republican Budget

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, March 22, 2012 Graphic: The House Republican Budget This week, the House Republicans released their 2013 budget. The budget would give tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires, while paying for it by ending Medicare as we know it and cutting the very investments we need to grow the economy and restore middle class security. We did the math and put a graphic together to help illustrate the importance of a balanced and fair budget, check it out: In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: President Obama Discusses Solar Power in Nevada President Obama visits the Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility in Boulder City, Nevada, which provides enough energy to power 17,000 homes. Making America a Top Tourist Destination: Commerce and Interior Keep Up Efforts to Increase Visitation According to data released by the Commerce Department earlier today, tourism spending increased 8.1 percent in 2011 and supported an additional 103,000 jobs, for a total of 7.6 million jobs. Increasing Access to Locally Grown and Healthy Food The "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" Compass is just one of the many new tools initiated by USDA, designed to enable communities across the country to take part in the making our children and families healthier. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:55 AM: The President delivers remarks 1:15 PM: The President departs Cushing, Oklahoma en route Columbus, Ohio 3:05 PM: The President arrives Columbus, Ohio 3:35 PM: The Presdident tours the Center for Automotive Research 4:25 PM: The President delivers remarks 5:20 PM: The President departs Columbus, Ohio en route Washington, DC 6:30 PM: The President arrives Washington, DC 6:45 PM: The President arrives the White House 6:55 PM: The President hosts a reception for Greek Independence Day  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 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

Mar. 2012 2.5 Million Young Adults

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2.5 Million Young Adults Under the Affordable Care Act, parents can now add or keep their children on their health insurance plans until they turn 26 years old. Since that part of President Obama's health reform law went into effect in September 2010, more that 2.5 million young adults have gained coverage. Find out why the health care law matters for young adults. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: White House Tweetup: United Kingdom Arrival Ceremony Engages Online and In-Person Over 140 "tweeps" from across the country welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron, and then met with Administration officials to talk about opening the government through online engagement. President Obama meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny The leaders discuss a range of issues, including trade and the global economy. Facilitating Internet Freedom in Iran The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control today issued guidance and licensing information to further support the free flow of information to citizens of Iran – a freedom the Iranian regime has consistently denied to its people. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:25 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 9:55 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Las Vegas, Nevada 2:40 PM: The President arrives Las Vegas, Nevada 4:10 PM: The President tours Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility 4:20 PM: The President delivers remarks at Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility on his Administration's focus on diversifying our energy portfolio 5:50 PM: The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada en route Roswell, New Mexico 7:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Bipartisan Policy Center 7:20 PM: The President arrives Roswell, New Mexico 8:15 PM: The President delivers remarks on the Administration's commitment to expanding domestic oil and gas production 9:35 PM: The President departs Roswell, New Mexico en route Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 10:50 PM: The President arrives Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  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 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

Mar. 20, 2012 What Do 20.4 Million Women Have in Common?

Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, March 20, 2012 What Do 20.4 Million Women Have in Common? President Obama's health care law requires that new health insurance plans cover preventive services with no co-pay or deductible. In the last 18 months, a new provision of the Affordable Care Act has done just that for approximately 20.4 million women with private health insurance. Read more about how the Affordable Care Act protects women and their health care. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: On Nowruz, President Obama Speaks to the Iranian People Today is a holiday that reminds us of the rich culture of the Iranian people, and the extraordinary contributions that they have made to human history. Yet even as holidays like this underscore the connections that we share as human beings, the Government of Iran is going to great lengths to isolate the Iranian people by cutting them off from the outside world. Using Technology to Help Homeless Veterans More than 67,000 veterans spent one night homeless, living in emergency shelters, transitional housing units or on the streets  in 2011, according to last year's "point in time" count conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). First Question 3/19/12: Jay Carney Answers Your Questions on Energy and the Affordable Care Act White House Press Secretary Jay Carney responds to questions submitted by citizens through Twitter and Google+ on gas prices, tax breaks for oil companies and the Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act. Check out the video. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 8:30 AM: The Vice President hosts a St. Patrick's Day breakfast in honor of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny 9:15 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:10 AM: The President meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny; the Vice President also attends 11:15 AM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 12:00 PM: The President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny attend a St. Patrick's Day lunch 4:30 PM: the President and the Vice President meet with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta 7:00 PM: The President and the First Lady host a St. Patrick's Day reception; the Vice President also attends  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 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

Mar. 19, 2012 POTUS Grabs a Pint

Your Daily Snapshot for Monday, March 19, 2012 POTUS Grabs a Pint President Obama left the White House Saturday afternoon to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by grabbing a pint of Guinness at the Dubliner, an Irish pub near the Capitol. Check out some photos from his visit. President Barack Obama visits the Dubliner, an Irish pub in Washington, D.C., with his Irish cousin, Henry Healy, center, and Ollie Hayes, a pub owner in Moneygall, Ireland, on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, 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: First Question: What do you want to ask the White House Press Secretary? We're pleased to bring back an online engagement series that utilizes social media to answer questions from citizens across the country. A Call to Action: Let's Move! First Lady Michelle Obama last week joined Olympic athletes and local school children for a mini-Olympic Games. But the day wasn't all about medals -- the kids learned that participating in sports is about learning new skills, getting stronger and faster and more agile. Weekly Address: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Companies President Obama says that America needs an all-of-the-above energy strategy that invests in new technologies and ends the $4 billion in annual subsidies to oil companies that are earning historic profits. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 11:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 3:45 PM: The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton 5:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Senator Bob Menendez 5:05 PM: The President attends a campaign event  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 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

Mar. 17, 2012 Weekly Address: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Companies

 

Your Daily Snapshot for Saturday, March 17, 2012 Weekly Address: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Companies  President Obama says that America needs an all-of-the-above energy strategy that invests in new technologies and ends the $4 billion in annual subsidies to oil companies that are earning historic profits. Watch the President's weekly address: President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address in in the Cross Hall Foyer of the White House, March 15, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert) Weekly Wrap Up Your quick look at this week on WhiteHouse.gov: No Quick Fix: Speaking from Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland on Thursday, the President explained his all-of-the-above strategy to develop every available source of American-made energy. "We need an energy strategy for the future," the President explained. "Yes, develop as much oil and gas as we can, but also develop wind power and solar power and biofuels." Rock-Solid Alliance: On Wednesday morning, President Obama – together with the First Lady, the Vice President and Dr. Biden – welcomed British Prime Minister David Cameron and Samantha Cameron to the White House during the Official Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn. Later that evening, the Prime Minister and his wife were honored with a State Dinner, where they were joined by dignitaries from both countries. "In war and I peace, in times of plenty and times of hardship," President Obama remarked, "we stand tall and proud and strong, together." Announcing a New Trade Case: After forming the Trade Enforcement Unit two weeks ago, President Obama announced on Wednesday that, "we're bringing a new trade case against China – and we're being joined by Japan and some of our European allies." The effort is focused on expanding American manufacturers' access to rare earth materials, which China currently supplies and, due to their policies, prevents the United States from obtaining. Bracketology: Before the madness began, the President took time to fill out his brackets for the 2012 NCAA men and women's basketball tournaments. While Kentucky, Ohio State and Mizzou made his Final Four, it's the North Carolina Tar Heels who he selected as his national champion. On Monday night, the President headed to Dayton, Ohio with Prime Minister Cameron to catch some early round action in person. West Wing Week: Your video guide to everything that's happening this week at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Watch here. Stay Connected Sign up for the Daily Snapshot 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