 | Saturday, March 19, 2011 |
Your Weekly
Address: American Jobs Through Exports to Latin America
Even as the
President maintains his focus on international crises in Japan and Libya, he
discusses his trip to Latin America to open up markets for US products.
Standing with the
people of Japan: After the
tragic earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, President Obama spoke on the United
States' commitment to support our friend and ally. He also visited
the Japanese embassy and signed a condolence book. Find out more about
what you can do to help at USAID.gov.
Education: President Obama visited
a middle school in Arlington, Virginia, where he spoke on the need to
reform the No Child Left Behind legislation before the beginning of the coming
school year.
Good
Government: From the
beginning of his presidency, President Obama has worked to make the federal
government more transparent and accountable to the American people. This week,
we highlighted the work that's been accomplished in these first two years.
- We launched WhiteHouse.gov/GoodGovernment,
which has dozens of tools and resources for finding out more about good
government in Washington.
- It was Sunshine
Week on WhiteHouse.gov, with a White
Board video from Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra on
efforts to make federal IT spending more transparent, and guest posts from Secretary
Sebelius and Secretary
LaHood about good government efforts at their departments.
- The Department
of Justice launched FOIA.gov, a new portal for requesting documents
from federal agencies under the Freedom Of Information Act.
West Wing
Week: "Punching
Above Your Weight"
March
Madness: President Obama
took a few minutes and filled out brackets for the 2011
NCAA men's and women's basketball championships.
Green beer for more
than St. Patrick's Day: The Department
of Energy blog highlighted a brewery in Manhattan that's developed a
diesel-electric delivery vehicle.
Mobile broadband
for America's future: FCC
Chairman Julius Genachowski spoke on the importance of continuing
to invest in mobile broadband development to keep America competitive.
2011 Financial
Capability Challenge: The
Department of the Treasury and Department of Education have teamed up to help
teach high school students financial literacy. Find out more at www.challenge.treas.gov.
Celebrating Women's
History Month: In honor of
Women’s History Month, VA is celebrating
the accomplishments female service members have made while serving our
country.
National
Broadband Map: The Department of Education, through Data.ED.gov,
launched an education-focused national broadband map, providing the first
national picture of high-speed internet access at PK-12 schools, colleges, and
universities in the United States.
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President Obama and the First Family Visit Latin America
| Monday, March 21, 2011 |
President Obama and the First Family Visit Latin
America
In Case You Missed
It
Better
Benefits, Better Health for Small Businesses The Department of Health and
Human Services is launching a Better Benefits, Better Health initiative to
recognize the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
President
Obama’s Nowruz Message President Obama sends an important message to those
celebrating the holiday of Nowruz.
Remarks
by the President on Libya: "Today We are Part of a Broad Coalition. We are
Answering the Calls of a Threatened People. And We are Acting in the Interests
of the United States and the World" President Obama provides an update
on the response to the situation in Libya from Brasilia, Brazil.
Today's Schedule
All times are
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
8:15 AM: The First Family departs Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil en route Santiago, Chile
12:20 PM: The First Family arrives in Santiago, Chile
12:45 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks about Race to
the Top achievement
12:50 PM: The President and The First Lady
participate in an arrival ceremony
1:00 PM: The President and President Sebastian
Piñera of Chile take an official photo
1:05 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting
with President Piñera
1:25 PM: The President holds an expanded bilateral
meeting with President Piñera
4:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the
Democratic National Committee
4:30 PM: The President and the First Lady attend a
U.S. Embassy meet and greet
7:15 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive at
La Moneda Palace
7:25 PM: The President and the First Lady attend an
official dinner hosted by President Piñera
Indicates events that will be live streamed on White House.com/Live.
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A Phone Call from the President
| Wednesday, March 23, 2011 |
A Phone Call from
the President
The health reform
law, the Affordable Care Act, is making a difference in the lives of millions
of Americans like Erick Moberg. To commemorate the passage of the law, the
President made a surprise phone call to Erick, who is now able to stay on his
mother's health insurance after he graduates college and as he prepares to
apply to medical school.
In Case You Missed
It
Access
to Capital: Fueling Business Growth and Job Creation CTO Aneesh Chopra talks
about his recent work with Startup America. Also, join a live discussion with
NEC Director Gene Sperling and SBA Administrator Karen Mills at noon on the
initiative.
The
President on Libya: "We Have Already Saved Lives" Answering
questions during a joint press conference with President Funes of El Salvador,
the President gives an update on the latest developments in Libya.
What
I Heard From Parents, Teachers and Students about Education Reform As a part
of the Advise the Advisor program, Melody Barnes asked for input from parents,
teachers, and students on education. Several thousand people responded to her
video and shared their thoughts, concerns and idea. In this post, Melody
addresses these comments.
Today's Schedule
All times are
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
12:00 PM: The President attends a U.S. Embassy meet and greet
12:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for
Senator Bill Nelson
1:05 PM: The First Family departs El Salvador en
route to Joint Base Andrews
4:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for
Senator Bill Nelson
4:55 PM: The First Family arrives at Joint Base
Andrews
5:10 PM: The First Family arrives on the South Lawn
Indicates events that will be live streamed on White House.com/Live.
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Greeting Children in El Salvador
| Thursday, March 24, 2011 |
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
shake hands with children along the ropeline at the arrival ceremony at
Comalapa International Airport in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2011.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In Case You Missed
It
President Obama releases a statement on the bombing in Jerusalem and urges
"all parties to do everything in their power to prevent further violence
and civilian casualties."
Vice President Biden emphasizes the need to increase America's college
graduation rates to provide our economy with the educated workforce needed for
the jobs of the future.
Women
in America: Continuing the Conversation On Wednesday, March 30, join Senior
Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls,
and Tina Tchen, First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief of Staff and Executive
Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls for a discussion with
Shine about women in the workplace, education and work-life balance.
Today's Schedule
All times are
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
9:15 AM: The Vice President meets with Director of the Office
of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, Director of the National Economic Council
Gene Sperling, and senior advisors to discuss the budget
12:45 PM: The President and the Vice President meet
for lunch
1:45 PM: The Vice President meets with Special Representative
for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman
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