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Conspicuous Gallantry


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Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 21:50

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The White House
Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama greets Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Apostolic Nuncio, during the Diplomatic Corps reception in the Blue Room of the White House, Oct. 5, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Today's Schedule

Today, the President will award Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry.  Staff Sergeant Miller will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in Afghanistan on January 25, 2008.  He displayed immeasurable courage and uncommon valor - eventually sacrificing his own life to save the lives of his teammates and 15 Afghanistan National Army soldiers. Staff Sergeant Miller’s parents, Phil and Maureen Miller, will join the President at the White House to commemorate their son’s selfless service and sacrifice.

All times are Eastern Daylight Time

11:15 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:30 AM: The Vice President chairs a regular meeting of senior officials to assess progress in Iraq

11:45 AM: The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President have lunch

1:45 PM: The President awards Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor; the Vice President and the First Lady also attend 

3:00 PM: The President meets with senior advisors

4:25 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base

4:40 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Newark, New Jersey

5:30 PM: The President arrives in Newark, New Jersey

6:00 PM: The President attends a DNC dinner

7:45 PM: The President departs Newark, New Jersey en route Andrews Air Force Base

8:35 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

8:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House
  Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

In Case You Missed It

Commitment to Lead: Solar on the White House
At the first annual GreenGov Symposium, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley announce plans to install solar panels on the roof of the White House Residence.

President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden speak at the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges.

The President signs legislation to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.


  
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A Little Lady Meets the First Lady


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Thursday, 7 October 2010, 20:53

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Photo of the Day

Lynne Silosky, a niece of Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, curtsies with First Lady Michelle Obama during a meeting with Miller’s family in the Oval Office, Oct. 6, 2010. Later, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, President Barack Obama awarded Staff Sergeant Miller the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in Afghanistan. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time

10:15 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:45 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:30 AM: The Vice President attends an event for Gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett

12:05 PM: The President signs the Intel Authorization Bill

12:20 PM: The President signs the Reducing Over Classification Bill

12:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 

1:30 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

2:30 PM: The President departs the White House en route Bowie, Maryland

3:15 PM: The President delivers remarks at a rally for Governor Martin O’Malley

4:15 PM: The President departs Bowie, Maryland en route Andrews Air Force Base

4:35 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Chicago, Illinois

6:15 PM: The President arrives in Chicago, Illinois

6:15 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Senatorial candidate Robin Carnahan

7:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a reception for Alexi Giannoulias

7:40 PM: The President attends a dinner for Alexi Giannoulias

9:20 PM: The President departs Chicago, Illinois en route Andrews Air Force Base

10:55 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

11:10 PM: The President arrives at the White House
  Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

In Case You Missed It

The Vice President and the First Lady were also present as the President awarded Robert J. Miller, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry.

During Fire Prevention Week, as we remember the sacrifices of our firefighters and first responders, we have a responsibility to make sure our own homes are protected.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood introduces the new DOT map of videos from workers across the country talking about what the Recovery Act has done for them.



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A Farewell to Rahm


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Friday, 8 October 2010, 21:03

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The White House
Friday, October 8, 2010


West Wing Week: A Farewell to Rahm

West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk step by step with the President as he bids farewell to his outgoing Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, and appoints Pete Rouse the new Interim Chief of Staff, holds the first ever Community College Summit at the White House alongside Dr. Biden, signs the bill granting the Congressional Gold Medal to Japanese-American World War II vets - the Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, awards the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller,and much more. Watch the video.

West Wing Week

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time

10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:25 AM: The President tours a small business

11:40 AM: The President delivers remarks on the monthly jobs numbers    (audio only)

12:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Congressional candidate Denny Heck

1:40 PM: The President meets with senior advisors

2:05 PM: The President signs the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 

2:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a rally for Senator Patty Murray 
  Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

In Case You Missed It

The White House announces that President Obama will not sign H.R. 3808, the "Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010” and will return the bill to the House of Representatives.

Watch President Obama’s remarks and hear about the Obama Administration’s Participation in this year's Fortune Most Powerful Women's Summit.

The President signs into law bipartisan legislation to decrease over-classification and promote information sharing across the federal government and with state, local, tribal, and private sector entities.



  
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Investing in America's Infrastructure


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Monday, 11 October 2010, 21:29

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The White House
Monday, October 11, 2010

Photo of the Day

White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses, center, leads students from River Terrace Elementary School in Washington, D.C., on a tour of the South Grounds of the White House, Oct. 7, 2010. The group toured the White House Kitchen Garden as a part of a program available to local elementary, middle, and high school students. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time

9:30 AM: The Vice President attends an event for Representative Chris Carney

9:40 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:15 AM: The President holds a meeting on infrastructure investment

10:50 AM: The President delivers a statement to the press 

11:10 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

1:30 PM: The President meets with the students from Waiting for Superman

1:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Representative Kathy Dahlkemper and Representative Mark Critz

1:55 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base

2:10 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Miami, Florida

4:30 PM: The President arrives in Miami, Florida

5:45 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DCCC reception

6:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DCCC dinner

7:00 PM: The President departs Miami, Florida en route Andrews Air Force Base

9:10 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

9:25 PM: The President arrives at the White House
  Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

In Case You Missed It

Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, looks at the critical role America’s rural communities play not only in our national economy but also in helping to tackle our nation’s toughest energy challenges.

A quick look at the week of October 4th, 2010.

Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett speaks at the annual national dinner of the Human Rights Campaign to directly address the recent tragedies surrounding youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

President Barack Obama poses for a photo with a customer during a stop at Barelas Coffee House in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 28, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Today's Schedule
In the morning, the President will meet with a family at their home in Des Moines, Iowa and hold a discussion on the economy with families from the area. In the afternoon, the President will travel to Richmond, Virginia and meet with a local Richmond family at the Southampton Recreation Association before hosting a discussion on the economy with families from the area.

All times are Eastern Daylight Time

9:30 AM: The Vice President meets with Senator Carl Levin

9:30 AM: Bipartisan Fiscal Commission meeting 

11:05 AM: The President meets with Des Moines family

11:15 AM: The President holds a discussion on the economy 

12:45 PM: The President departs Des Moines, Iowa en route Richmond, Virginia

2:00 PM: Open for Questions: Small Business 

2:45 PM: The President arrives Richmond, Virginia

3:20 PM: The President meets with Richmond family

3:35 PM: The President holds a discussion on the economy 

5:05 PM: The President departs Richmond, Virginia en route Andrews Air Force Base

5:40 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

5:55 PM: The President arrives at the White House
    Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

In Case You Missed It

A look at Vice President Biden's visit to the home of Bob and Lorie Cochran in Manchester, New Hampshire for a discussion on the economy and other issues that are important to middle class families.

Meeting with Andy and Etta Cavalier at their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, President Obama spoke openly on the economy with area families in the Cavaliers’ front yard.

The owner of Tart Lumber, where Republicans announced their “Pledge to America,” comes out in support of the Small Business Jobs Act the President just signed -- and that Republicans almost universally voted against.



  
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