Daily Snapshot: Working Together on the Economy‏

 

Your Daily Snapshot for Saturday, October 30, 2010 Your Weekly Address: Working Together on the Economy Ahead of the elections, the President says no matter what happens both parties must work together to boost the economy, and expresses concern about statements to the contrary from Republican Leaders. Watch the video. Weekly Wrap Up Quote: “My favorite image will be the one I take tomorrow.” – Pete Souza, Chief Official White House Photographer and Director of the White House Photography Office, in a live video chat on WhiteHouse.gov. http://wh.gov/3wX and Souza's ten favorite photos: http://wh.gov/3mn Your West Wing Week: "The Mysterious Case of Mysterious Case 55" Video: http://wh.gov/3dR Fresh on Twitter: PressSec Something new: You take first crack. Use #1q in a q & I'll answer 1 on vid before today's briefing. What do you want to know? (Answer: http://wh.gov/3dN) Actions We’re Taking: President Obama speaks on the security situation regarding suspicious packages bound for the United States. http://wh.gov/3wp The Daily Show: President Obama talks to Jon Stewart: http://wh.gov/3p1 Notable Number: 2%. The Gross National Product (GDP) – a key measurement of our economic growth – grew at a 2.0% annual rate over the last three months. Video: The President on accelerating recovery: http://wh.gov/3vL Energy Vampires: Secretary Chu says slay "energy vampires" (appliances that suck up energy even when turned off): http://on.fb.me/9HRA9c National Energy Awareness Month: Solar panels on the White House and in the desert, 36 billion gallons of biofuels, and cleaner trucks: http://wh.gov/3vi A First for Trucks and Buses: A proposal for the first national standards for emissions and fuel efficiency: http://wh.gov/3PP Leveling the Playing Field: Elizabeth Warren talks about standing up the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: http://is.gd/gpqS9 You Asked, Axe: Answered: Senior Advisor to the President, David Axelrod, answered your questions in Tuesday Talks this week: http://wh.gov/3Vy California Women's Conference: First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden go West: http://wh.gov/3Ev The Science Guy: Check out a behind the scenes video from the White House Science Fair, including Bill Nye: http://wh.gov/3yh It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s a High-Speed Train: The Department of Transportation awards $2.4 billion to continue developing high-speed passenger rail corridors: http://wh.gov/3pV 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

Daily Snapshot: The Mysterious Case of Mysterious Case 55‏

 

Your Daily Snapshot for Friday, October 29, 2010 West Wing Week: The Mysterious Case of Mysterious Case 55 West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk step by step with the President as he visits American Cord and Webbing, a thriving small business in Woodsocket, Rhode Island, calls into radio shows across the country, joins the Vice President in the East Room to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, goes on the Daily Show, congratulates American rescue workers who used their expertise to help free 33 Chilean Miners, and much more. Watch the video. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time 10:15 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:50 AM: The President departs the White House en route Beltsville, Maryland 11:25 AM: The President tours a local business 11:40 AM: The President delivers remarks on the economy 12:25 PM: The President arrives at the White House 12:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a rally for Representative Bruce Braley 6:10 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base 6:25 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Charlottesville, Virginia 7:10 PM: The President arrives in Charlottesville, Virginia 7:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at a rally for Congressman Tom Perriello 8:45 PM: The President departs Charlottesville, Virginia en route Andrews Air Force Base 9:35 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base 9:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Standing Up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Elizabeth Warren writes about the conversations she's having to make sure it gets done right. DOT Awards $2.4 Billion to Continue Developing 21st Century High-speed Passenger Rail Corridors The Obama Administration and the Department of Transportation are awarding $2.4 billion for planning and construction of intercity passenger rail service. With these 54 projects in 23 states, we're moving full-speed ahead toward a nationwide high-speed rail system. More Than 5,000 SBA Jobs Act Loans Approved in First Month SBA Administrator Karen Mills writes about the early success of the Small Business Jobs Act. 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

Daily Snapshot: Live Chat with Pete Souze on White House Photography‏

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, October 28, 2010 Open for Questions: Pete Souza on White House Photography Pete Souza, Chief Official White House Photographer and Director of the White House Photography Office, travels alongside President Obama to visually document each meeting, trip and encounter for historical record. Don't miss the live Open for Questions event with Pete Souza today at 7:00 p.m. EDT. He’ll be answering your questions -- from Flickr and Facebook -- about White House photography, his position, specific photos, and whatever else you come up with in a live video chat. Photo of the Day President Barack Obama waves to the audience after taping an interview for the Daily Show with Jon Stewart at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27. 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time 9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:15 AM: The Vice President chairs a regular meeting of senior officials to assess progress in Iraq 12:15 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 2:40 PM: The President meets with some of the Americans involved in the Chilean mine rescue effort 2:50 PM: The President delivers remarks to the press 3:15 PM: The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing 5:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Representative Frank Kratovil in Bethesda, Maryland 7:00 PM: Open for Questions with Pete Souza Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart Check out a couple shots from the taping courtesy of the Photo Office. Standing Up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Elizabeth Warren writes about the conversations she's having to make sure it gets done right. Getting What They Expected Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer on the news that Republicans in Congress and Washington lobbyists have been holding a blitz of meetings planning out the Republican agenda. Behind the Scenes Video from the White House Science Fair Check out the behind the scenes video from the first ever White House Science Fair including Bill Nye the Science Guy and hosts of Mythbusters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. 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

Daily Snapshot: Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence, Ending the Cycle of Abuse‏

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Photo of the Day First Lady Michelle Obama waits backstage to speak before the Women's Conference in Long Beach, Calif., Oct. 26, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) Today's Schedule In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at an event in the East Room marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The President will highlight the unprecedented coordination and cooperation across the entire government to protect victims of domestic and sexual violence and enable survivors to break the cycle of abuse. The Vice President will also attend. All times are Eastern Daylight Time 9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:00 AM: The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a rally for Congressional candidate Bryan Lentz 4:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a Violence Against Women event; the Vice President also attends 5:35 PM: The President tapes an interview for the Daily Show with Jon Stewart Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. On The One Year Anniversary Of The Photo of the Day: My Ten Favorites On the one year anniversary of the "Photo of the Day," Pete Souza, Chief Official White House Photographer and Director of the White House Photography Office, selects his ten favorites. Answering Your Questions on Energy and Afghanistan Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, and Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor, answer questions submitted as part of the MTV, BET, and CMT town hall event with President Obama. USDA Recovery Act Loan Guarantees Spur Job Growth and Business Development Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, talks about some of the ways USDA and the Recovery Act continue to bring jobs to rural America. 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

Daily Snapshot: Ask Axe

Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Ask Axe: Today at 1 p.m. EDT David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to the President, is answering your questions in a live video chat on WhiteHouse.gov today at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Axelrod has been with the President in the White House since Day One and knows his perspective on major policy issues across the board. Ask Axe your questions about the economy, health care, energy -- or whatever else is on your mind. Submit your question and watch live. Photo of the Day Carved pumpkins depicting President Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln, and the White House sit on a stone wall next door to where the President was attending a dinner reception in Providence, Rhode Island, Oct. 25, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time 9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:15 AM: The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing 10:45 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:45 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Representative Tim Bishop 1:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 1:00 PM: Tuesday Talk with David Axelrod 4:30 PM: The President meets with Secretary of Defense Gates 5:45 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama in Rhode Island: "When You Vote Against Small Business Tax Relief..." The President tours American Cord & Webbing in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, explaining how the small business will benefit from the Small Business Jobs Act that was blocked for months by Republicans in Congress. Eliminating Lifetime Limits Helps Paul Focus on Care Paul was born with hemophilia, so his experience with health insurance has been a “lifelong endeavor.” Provisions in the Affordable Care Act eliminating lifetime limits make keeping coverage easier for Paul. DOT, EPA Propose Nation's First-Ever Emissions, Fuel-Efficiency Standards for Trucks and Buses Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announce a proposal for the first national standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency for medium and heavy-duty trucks, vans, and buses. 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