Subject: Video: West Wing Week: "The Receding Tide"
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Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:47:59 -0500

Your Daily Snapshot for
Friday, June 24, 2011

 

West Wing Week: "The Receding Tide" 

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, President Obama addressed the nation on his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, delivering on a promise he made to the American people in December of 2009. The President also traveled Fort Drum to meet with soldiers and their families, welcomed young elected officials to the White House, and talked to mayors from across the country about job creation and economic growth. 

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 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/06/24/west-wing-week-receding-tide?utm_source=062411&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=daily> 
  <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/06/24/west-wing-week-receding-tide?utm_source=062411&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=daily>  
In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog?utm_source=062411&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily> .

Infographic: Troop Levels in Afghanistan and Iraq 
 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/06/23/infographic-troop-levels-afghanistan-and-iraq?utm_source=062411&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily> Take a look at this infographic that lays out how President Obama is winding down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while keeping America safe. 

"A 21st Century Regulatory System" 
 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/06/23/21st-century-regulatory-system?utm_source=062411&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily> The White House unveiled plans by 30 different federal agencies to make sure that the regulations they enforce are protecting Americans’ health and well-being without imposing unnecessary or excessive costs. Here are some examples of changes now underway. 

"Your Commander-in-Chief Has Your Back" 
 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/06/24/your-commander-chief-has-your-back?utm_source=062411&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily> President Obama speaks to the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in New York to thank them and their families for their sacrifice, following his announcement on beginning a drawdown in Afghanistan. President Obama and President Elbegdorj discuss steps to expand diplomatic, economic and defense cooperation between our two nations. 

Today's Schedule 

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

12:15 AM: The President arrives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

10:45 AM: The President tours Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC)

11:00 AM: The President delivers remarks on the need to focus on cost-cutting technologies that will enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing  <http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=062411&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily> 

12:45 PM: The President departs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1:40 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

1:55 PM: The President arrives at the White House

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