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Saturday, 17 November 2012

Rebuilding New York City

Yesterday, President Obama traveled to Staten Island to promise residents his support as they begin the long process of rebuilding their devastated community just two weeks after Hurricane Sandy tore its path of destruction through the New York City borough.

Speaking to local residents, first responders, and elected officials, the President promised that he would return to the region again and again, until the rebuilding is complete.

President Barack Obama meets privately with Damien and Glenda Moore at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center tent in Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012. The Moore’s two small children, Brandon and Connor, died after being swept away during Hurricane Sandy. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

West Wing Week: 11/16/12 or "That's Who We Are"

This week, the President invited fourteen middle-class Americans to stand with him as he spoke on next steps for our continued economic recovery, marked Veteran's Day with service members, veterans, and their families at Arlington National Cemetery, held a news conference in the East Room, and traveled to New York to continue to work on recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy.

WhiteHouse - President Obama's Trip to Asia - November 2012. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes gave us a preview of the President Obama's upcoming trip to Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia, where he will also attend the East Asia Summit and meet with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Whitehouse - Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President invited fourteen middle-class Americans to stand with him as he spoke on next steps for our continued economic recovery, honored Veteran's Day with veterans, service members and their families at Arlington National Cemetery, held a news conference in the East Room and traveled to New York to continue to work on recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy.

President Obama: There's Only One Way to Solve These Challenges - Together

On Wednesday, President Obama held a news conference to answer questions about his plans for the next four years. He made one thing clear: his job is to help American families and small businesses get ahead in the wake of the recession.

White House Celebrates Diwali

On Tuesday afternoon, for the fourth year, the White House celebrated Diwali, a holiday known as the "festival of lights" observed annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhist throughout India and across the world.

So Who Were Those 14 People Standing Behind the President?

Last Friday, President Obama laid out his strategy for moving our country forward and reducing our deficit in a balanced way. The President was joined by Vice President Joe Biden – and 14 others stood behind him at the podium.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:15 AM: The President hosts the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress at the White House to discuss a balanced approach to reduce the deficit and strengthen our economy; the Vice President also attends

2:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with leaders of civic organizations and other outside groups