Friday, May 18, 2012 |
Video: A Very Busy Week
This week, the President discussed his plan to help
responsible homeowners in Reno, gave the commencement address at Barnard
College, honored law enforcement officers, awarded the Medal of Honor
posthumously for heroism in the Vietnam War, and continued to call on Congress
to act on a "To Do List" that will create jobs and help restore
middle class security.
This week, we also have a special introduction from
David Beckham, who visited the White House with soccer team LA Galaxy.
Welcome to the West Wing
Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This
week, the President discussed his plan to help responsible homeowners in Reno,
gave the commencement address at Barnard College, honored law enforcement
officers, awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for heroism in the Vietnam
War, and continued to call on Congress to act on a "To Do List" that
will create jobs and help restore middle class security, highlighting the need
to invest in small businesses and jumpstart new hiring. That's May 11th to May
17th, or "Reach High and Hope Deeply."
In Case You Missed It
Join us for a session of White House Office Hours at
1 p.m. EDT today with Sam Kass, White House Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for
Healthy Food Initiatives.
The Obama administration has announced an historic
$156 million commitment to address what is needed to confront Alzheimer’s
disease. The National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease is a roadmap that
will help us meet our goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease
by 2025.
The Director of the Office
of Public Engagement at the White House looks back on his first summer job,
which was hot, dusty, and offered his first chance to earn some money.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
10:15 AM: The President will deliver remarks at the Symposium
on Global Agriculture and Food Security
11:00
AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Francois Hollande
of France
12:30
PM: The
Vice President attends a campaign event
6:00
PM: The
President departs the White House en route Camp David
6:30
PM: The
President arrives at Camp David
7:50 PM: The President hosts a welcome
reception for G8 leaders
8:00 PM: The President hosts a working dinner
for G8 leaders
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