 | Friday, May 20, 2011 |
Reforming “No Child
Left Behind” This Year
Having just given
the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, which
has made inspiring progress in recent years, the President says Congress must
reform No Child Left Behind to help all our schools thrive.
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The President makes
his third visit to CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, this time to thank
them for a job well done.
A day after the
President’s speech on the Middle East and North Africa, where he spoke on the
changes sweeping the region as well as the ongoing conflict between Israelis
and Palestinians, the President hosted Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel for a
lengthy meeting.
As
Data.gov approaches its two-year anniversary, U.S. Chief Information Officer
Vivek Kundra takes stock of progress.
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| Monday, May 23, 2011 |
Deepest Condolences
for Missouri and the Midwest
In
the wake of yet more terrible storms, this time in the Midwest, the President
called Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to personally extend his condolences and to
tell all of the families of Joplin affected by the severe tornadoes that they
are in his thoughts and prayers. The President assured the governor that FEMA
will remain in close contact and coordination with state and local officials.
President Barack Obama talks on the phone with
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, during his visit to Dublin, Ireland, May 23, 2011.
The President and Gov. Nixon discussed the deadly tornado that touched down in
Joplin, Mo., Sunday night. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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It
A day after the
President’s speech on the Middle East and North Africa, where he spoke on the
changes sweeping the region as well as the ongoing conflict between Israelis
and Palestinians, the President hosted Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel for a
lengthy meeting.
Having just given
the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, which
has made inspiring progress in recent years, the President says Congress must
reform No Child Left Behind to help all our schools thrive.
The $33 million
Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge that the Obama Administration
announced May 20th will help capitalize on shared strengths, encouraging
America's regions to plan more strategically to support long-term growth and an
environment where the private sector can succeed.
Today's Schedule
All times are
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
4:35 AM: The President and the First Lady arrive in
Dublin, Ireland
5:15 AM: The President and the First Lady arrive at
President's Residence and sign guest book
5:25 AM: The President and the First Lady meet with
President McAleese and Dr. McAleese
5:50 AM: The President and the First Lady participate in a
tree planting ceremony
6:15 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with
Taoiseach Kenny
8:20 AM: The President and the First Lady attend U.S.
Embassy meet and greet
10:00 AM: The Vice President meets with Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
5:00 PM: The Vice President attends a retirement ceremony
for Ambassador Chris Hill
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live
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| Tuesday, May 24, 2011 |
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
greet people as they walk along Main Street in Moneygall, Ireland, May 23,
2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Obama
discusses the devastation in Missouri, Minnesota and across the Midwest. “The
American people are by your side. We’re going to stay there until every home is
repaired, until every neighborhood is rebuilt, until every business is back on
its feet. That's my commitment, and that's the American people’s commitment.”
President
Obama in Dublin: "Never Has a Nation So Small Inspired So Much in
Another"
The President embraces Ireland's heritage before a crowd of thousands in Dublin, Ireland.
The President embraces Ireland's heritage before a crowd of thousands in Dublin, Ireland.
What
You Told Us About Immigration Reform
Following the President’s speech on immigration reform in El Paso, Texas, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Cecilia Muñoz asked for your feedback through Advise the Advisor program.
Following the President’s speech on immigration reform in El Paso, Texas, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Cecilia Muñoz asked for your feedback through Advise the Advisor program.
Today's Schedule
All times are
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
7:20 AM: The President and the First Lady
participate in arrival ceremony at Buckingham Palace
7:35 AM: The President and the First Lady have lunch
with Her Majesty the Queen
9:00 AM: The President and the First Lady view the
Portrait Gallery
10:00 AM: The President and the First Lady tour
Westminster Abbey; the President participates in a wreath laying ceremony
10:45 AM: The President and the First Lady arrive at
10 Downing Street
11:00 AM: The Vice President attends Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress
12:00 PM: The President meets with Opposition Leader
Miliband
3:00 PM: The Vice President holds the next meeting
of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a
legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction
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| Wednesday, May 25, 2011 |
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
talk with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the 1844 Room at Buckingham
Palace in London, England, May 24, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete
Souza)
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Secretary of
Transportation Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
Lisa Jackson introduce new fuel economy labels that will empower car
buyers with better information about what they will spend or save on fuel costs
when looking to purchase a new vehicle.
U.S. Department of
Energy Secretary Steven Chu, U.S. General Services Administrator Martha Johnson
and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley
announce another major step in leading by example and reducing our dependence
on oil by boosting clean energy technologies in our Federal fleet.
The National Park
Service has hosted more than 30 naturalization ceremonies, in which over 1,000
people have become American citizens. Jonathan Jarvis, Director of the National
Park Service, shares personal remarks from park superintendents who have
written about their experiences in hosting naturalization ceremony.
Today's Schedule
All times are
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
4:50 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting
with Prime Minister Cameron
5:05 AM: The President holds a meeting with Prime
Minister Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Clegg
5:35 AM: The President holds an expanded bilateral
meeting with Prime Minister Cameron
6:30 AM: The President and Prime Minister Cameron
attend an event hosted by Mrs. Cameron and the First Lady to honor military
families, U.S. and U.K. service members and veterans
7:25 AM: The President and Prime Minister Cameron
hold a joint press conference
3:30 PM: The President and the First Lady will reciprocate
the hospitality of Her Majesty the Queen and hold a dinner in her honor at the
residence of the American ambassador in London
6:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the New
Hampshire Democratic Party's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live
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