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"A Good Deal for the American People"

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Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 22:51

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Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010

President Barack Obama waits in the Lower Press Office of the White House before the start of his press conference, Dec. 7, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:15 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Komorowski of Poland

10:30 AM: The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Komorowski

11:05 AM: The President and President Komorowski deliver statements to the press and take questions

1:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

2:15 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton

2:30 PM: Open for Questions: One-Year Anniversary of The Open Government Directive

3:30 PM: The President holds a Cabinet meeting

4:50 PM: The President meets with senior advisors

5:30 PM: The President signs the Claims Resolution Act of 2010

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

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Call Sen. Kirk

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Yohannes Abraham, BarackObama.com

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Thursday, 9 December 2010, 3:25

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Friend --

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal is down to the wire: The Senate has scheduled a vote for tonight.

Senator Kirk could be the crucial vote that puts it over the top -- but we're not there yet. Please call him at (202) 224-2854 right now.

Then click here to let us know how it went.

Thanks,

Yohannes

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From: Yohannes Abraham

Subject: Sen. Kirk could decide "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Friend --

The President has been on the phones.

He's asking senators to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Now, with a vote coming any day, we need as many Americans as possible to join the effort.

Senator Mark Kirk's vote is critical: The last time repeal came up in the Senate, he voted against it -- and it failed by just two votes.

Now that a Pentagon study confirms that ending this policy would not negatively affect our military readiness or troop morale, there's a real possibility we could get him to change his mind.

Call Sen. Kirk at (202) 224-2854 now. Tell him that Illinois supports the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- and he should, too.

Then click here to let us know how it went.

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" discriminates against patriotic men and women who sacrifice so much for our country -- gay and lesbian members of our military who deserve to be treated equally.

The Pentagon's findings are just the latest signal that our troops are ready for this change. And top military leaders across the board -- from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Michael Mullen to Defense Secretary Robert Gates to General Colin Powell -- have publicly voiced their support for repeal.

Sen. Kirk needs to know we're counting on him to stand up and support this important legislation regardless of his party affiliation. He needs to know we're watching and ready to respond to discrimination of any kind.

He needs to know a majority of Americans believe, as the President said, we must end this law "because it is the right thing to do" -- that those who are brave enough to stand up and serve our country deserve to do so openly.

It's up to us to tell him.

Support the President's efforts and hop on the phone.

Call Sen. Kirk today at (202) 224-2854 to tell him to do the right thing.

Then please let us know what you heard:

http://my.barackobama.com/DADTcalls

Thanks for your help,

Yohannes

Yohannes Abraham

Political Director

Organizing for America

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Here's the Deal

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FROM:: Vice President Joe Biden, The White House
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Thursday, 9 December 2010, 22:47

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	Good morning, Earlier this week, President Obama laid out a framework for a compromise with Congress that ensures that middle-class families don’t get a tax increase, extends unemployment benefits for folks who are looking for work, and gives our economy a shot in the arm. Like anything in Washington these days, there are a lot of opinions about this flying around. But it's always important to start with the facts. To help you understand exactly what is in this framework Austan Goolsbee, one of the President's chief economic advisors, took some time to break it down: There are some things in this agreement you'll like and some things in here you might not. There are things in here that the President and I don’t like – like the temporary extension of tax breaks to the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans and a more generous treatment of the estate tax than is warranted. But what is at stake is the strength of our recovery and much needed relief for middle class families. The bottom line is that if Congress does not act to extend unemployment insurance, 2 million Americans will lose their unemployment insurance this month alone. And if we don’t extend middle class tax cuts, millions of families will see a spike in their tax bill when they can least afford it. With that in mind, President Obama reached across the aisle to ensure that middle class families get a fair shake. Here are a few important points: No tax hike for middle class families. This proposal would prevent a tax increase of over $3,000 for the typical family. Money in your pocket through a reduction in the payroll tax. About 155 million workers will see a 2 percent reduction in their payroll taxes and American families can take advantage of the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and the American Opportunity Tax Credit. Extension of unemployment benefits. Folks who have been looking for work in these tough times won’t lose their lifeline. This is also good news for local economies because unemployment insurance dollars are among the most likely to be spent quickly. That's the deal, folks, and it's a good one for America's middle class. Take a moment to watch Austan break it down, and I think you'll agree: http://www.whitehouse.gov/whiteboard Sincerely, Vice President Joe Biden

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Tax Cuts Clearly Explained

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Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010

Tax Cuts Clearly Explained

In this edition of White House White Board, Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, discusses the President’s compromise framework on tax cuts, unemployment insurance and job creation.

Watch the video.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing