A Week with POTUS
Friday, February 21, 2014
A Week with POTUS
This
week, the President traveled to Toluca, Mexico forthe North American
Leaders' Summit; to California to address the current drought and to meet
with the King of Jordan; and to Upper Marlboro, Maryland to announce an
increase in fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks. That's February
14th to February 20th, or "Don't Make Small Plans, Make Big Plans."
Watch the latest episode of West Wing Week:

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Get Covered: A Special Message from the President
President
Obama has a message for millions of Americans who now have access to new or
improved affordable health insurance: Go to HealthCare.gov, and get covered
right now.
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Responding to the Situation in Ukraine
Yesterday,
President Obama spoke by phone with Chancellor Merkel of Germany to consult
on the situation in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed it is critical that the
United States, Germany, and the European Union continue to stay in close
touch in the days ahead on steps we can take to support an end to the
violence and a political solution that is in the best interests of the
Ukrainian people.
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Here's What You Said $10.10 Would Mean for You
Last
week, we asked what raising the minimum wage meant to you. The stories you
shared are a strong argument for exactly how important it is we get this
done. Raising the minimum wage helps Americans young and old. It helps
provide relief for those who are just scraping by, and it helps those saving
for a rainy day. And it's also the right thing to do -- but don't take our
word for it.
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Today's Schedule
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All times are Eastern Time (ET)
10:00 AM: The President meets with His
Holiness the Dalai Lama
11:15 AM: The President and Vice
President attend the Democratic Governors Association Meeting
12:30 PM: The President and Vice
President meet for lunch
1:15 PM: Press Briefing by Press
Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE
3:15 PM: The Vice President
ceremonially swears in Max Baucus as U.S. Ambassador to China
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