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Robert Gibbs Says Goodbye, Holly Petraeus Says Hello

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The White House
Thursday, Jan. 6,  2011

Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama talks with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office while National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and Counsel to the President Bob Bauer confer in the Outer Oval Office, Jan. 5, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In Case You Missed It

Press Secretary Gibbs on His Future & the Future of @PressSec In this edition of First Question, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers the flood of questions that came in on what he's doing next, whether White House social media engagement will continue in his absence, and more.

Welcoming Holly Petraeus to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Implementation Team
Elizabeth Warren of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announces that Holly Petraeus will take on a new role at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Implementation Team directing the effort to establish an Office of Servicemember Affairs.

A look at the new freedoms, control over health care decisions, and the cost savings the health care reforms in the Affordable Care Act -- and what it would mean to lose them.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:30 AM: The Vice President meets with Representative Elijah Cummings to discuss oversight issues

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

12:45 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 

1:15 PM: The Vice President administers the oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in for Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jack Lew

3:40 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

4:00 PM: The Vice President meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara
   
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.


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Resolutions

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Friday, Jan. 7,  2011


Resolutions

West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the first family returns to Washington, the President signs over 30 bills into law, and West Wing staff share their New Year's resolutions.

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West Wing Week

In Case You Missed It

President Obama Announces Bill Daley as Chief of Staff
The President gives an effusive commendation to Pete Rouse for his service in the position and welcomes him to his new position as Counselor, and explains why Daley is the right fit for Chief of Staff.

New Year, New Estimate, Same Result
The new year starts with a renewed focus on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which the President signed into law last year and has already delivered a host of consumer protections and benefits to millions of Americans.

Cabinet Members Write to Congress to Discuss Implementation of Affordable Care Act
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis, and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner send a letter to Members of Congress about implementation of the health reforms in the Affordable Care Act.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:15 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:20 AM: The President tours Thompson Creek Manufacturing

11:35 AM: The President delivers remarks on the monthly employment report and make economic personnel announcements 
   
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.


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Tax Cuts Kicking In

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Saturday, Jan. 8,  2011
Tax Cuts Kicking In

The President touts the new benefits coming from the tax cut compromise for any business large or small, tens of millions of workers and families, and the economy itself.

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Weekly Address

Quote: “We will not rest until we have fully recovered from this recession and we have reached that brighter day,” said President Obama during his visit to Thompson Creek Manufacturing in Landover, Maryland to see an example of a company that is beginning to thrive, and to hear what role his Administration's actions have had. Watch the 
video. See the latest jobs chart.

New Chief of Staff: President Obama explains why Bill Daley is the right person to take the reins. Watch the video.

Repealing the Affordable Care Act: A look at how repealing the Act would hurt the economy. Read the post. And what it would cost families, seniors, small businesses, states . . . Read the post.

West Wing Week: Resolutions: The first family returns to Washington, the President signs over 30 bills into law, and West Wing staff share their New Year's resolutions. Watch the video.

Notable Number: 5. President Obama signs 5 bills into law that will protect environmental and public health, and help rebuild our economy on a stronger foundation. Read the post.

The Employment Situation: Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the jobs numbers. Read the post.

Top 10 of 2010: As we start a new year, we bring you the White House blog's top ten most popular posts and the most viewed videos from the White House YouTube channel.

The Future of @PressSec: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers the flood of questions that came in on what he's doing next. Watch the video.

Welcoming Holly Petraeus: Elizabeth Warren of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announces that Holly Petraeus will take on a new role at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read the post.

On Twitter: @RayLahood: Yes-- Han Solo, Indiana Jones can really fly those things! Thanks for using fame to boost #aviation. http://bit.ly/fcYJKm

White House Internship: The White House welcomes over 100 interns into 18 different departments across the Administration. Don’t miss your chance to apply. Learn more.


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Good and Bad News

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Good afternoon,

Yesterday, we got some good news about the American economy.

113,000 new private sector jobs were created by America’s businesses in December, the twelfth consecutive month of positive job growth in this country.  In 2010, 1.3 million private sector jobs were added, the strongest job growth since 2006.  And thanks to strong jobs numbers during the fourth quarter of 2010, our unemployment rate has dropped .4 percentage points to 9.4%.

These numbers are encouraging, but the fact remains there are still too many Americans who are out of work and too many families who are struggling to get by in these tough times.

In his weekly address, President Obama discusses the jobs numbers and the importance of working together to grow our economy:
Growing our economy and creating jobs is President Obama's number one priority.

That's why the President worked so hard to extend tax cuts for the middle class and unemployment insurance for folks who are looking for work. These measures will help provide a vital boost to help spur stronger economic growth and job creation by America’s businesses in 2011 and provide some relief for families who are still struggling.

Now to the bad news. The new Congress seems more interested in re-hashing the political battles of the past two years than in moving our economy forward.

This week, the new Congress has, as its first act, announced their plans to attempt to repeal the law.  While this move isn't surprising, it is disappointing, particularly since repealing the health care law would increase costs for families and businesses, hand control back to insurance companies to deny, drop or limit your coverage, and reduce job growth.
In addition, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office found that repealing the law would add more than a trillion dollars to the deficit over two decades.

Our focus in the coming months must be on creating jobs and growing the economy.  We simply can't afford the symbolic battles and politics as usual in Washington.

Sincerely,
David Axelrod
Senior Advisor to the President

P.S. Yesterday President Obama discussed this important news and announced new members of his economic team.  You can watch a video of his remarks and  learn more about them here:




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