West Wing Week: 02/22/13 or “A Single Sacred Word: Citizen”
Published on Feb 21, 2013
This week, the President visited his old neighborhood in Chicago, conferred one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, met with the President of Italy, and continued to urge Republicans to close tax loopholes for the wealthy to prevent dangerous across-the-board budget cuts that are slated to take effect on March 1st.
President Obama sends Kid President a Message
Published on Feb 21, 2013
Kid President was asked by the White House to make a video for their historic Easter Egg Roll! We’ll let you discover who makes a cameo. But, spoiler alert: It’s President Obama! You can enter the White House Easter Egg Roll Lottery here: http://www.rec.gov But, act fast! Lottery runs from February 21st – 25th, at 10am.
Vice President Biden Hosts Medal of Valor Ceremony
Published on Feb 20, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden hosts a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney GeneralEric Holder at the White House. The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others from harm. February 20, 2013.
Rev Al Sharpton’s Interview with President Obama (Feb 21, 2013) (Audio Only)
Published on Feb 21, 2013
Reverend Al Sharpton’s Interview with President Barack Obama on his nationally syndicated Radio Show “Keepin it Real” 2/21/2013.
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano joined President Obama today in the Oval Office for a discussion about the deep and abiding friendship between our two countries. President Obama thanked Italy for their contributions to the NATO alliance, and called President Napolitano, whose term ends in May, a visionary leader, “who has helped to guide and steer Europe towards greater unification, but always with a strong transatlantic relationship in mind.”
This week, in his State of the Union address, President Obama outlined plans to build a stronger America, including actions to help entrepreneurs and small business owners expand and create new jobs. This vision builds on the continuing work of the White House Startup America initiative, an ongoing effort to inspire and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship throughout the United States.
Deputy Secretary Rebecca Blank and JCourosef Kerscher, the President of BMW Manufacturing, stand in front of a BMW X5. (Courtesy of Commerce.gov)
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank visited BMW Manufacturing today and delivered remarks on the President’splan to make America a magnet for jobs and manufacturing. The Deputy Secretary highlighted the President’s proposals for a new Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership, the SelectUSA program, and the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. Blank’s visit comes on the heels of President Obama’s State of the Union Address, in which he outlined a broad agenda for revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, spurring innovation, and accelerating export growth.
Today, in a virtual Q&A live from the White House, Bruce Reed, Chief of Staff to Vice President Biden, answered questions submitted by citizens via Twitter, Google+ and Facebook about the President’s plan to reduce gun violence. The “Open for Questions” session was moderated by iVillage. Check it out below.
Open for Questions: The State of the Union and Reducing Gun Violence
White House Announces 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll
The President and First Lady announced today that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 1st. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling. In support of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to ensure that all our children grow up healthy and reach their full potential, the activities will encourage children to lead healthy, active lives. The White House will open its South Lawn for children ages 13 years and younger and their families.
White House Easter Egg Roll tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878. The lottery will open for entries on February 21st at 10:00 AM EST and close on February 25th at 10:00 AM EST. Tickets are free of charge and are non-transferable. Full ticketing details can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll.
To place your commemorative egg order, please visit www.recreation.gov, and follow the link to the online Easter egg store.
For the most up-to-date information on the Easter Egg Roll and other public events at the White House, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll or call the Visitors Office 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041. Media details will be released in the coming weeks.
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