Behind-the-Scenes Video: The White House Christmas 2010

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday Dec. 1,  2010   Behind-the-Scenes Video: The White House Christmas 2010 Today, First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off the holiday season by welcoming military families who organize a local branch of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive to the White House. This year’s theme is Simple Gifts - a celebration of friends and family, hearth and home, and the simple things that bring joy at Christmas. Watch a behind-the-scenes video of the making of Simple Gifts: In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. The President on His Bipartisan Meeting: "The Beginning of a New Dialogue" The President talks about the issues discussed in meeting with bipartisan Congressional leaders and his hope for cooperation going forward. President Obama on the DOD Report on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell The President again urges Congress to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” because "it weakens our national security, diminishes our military readiness, and violates fundamental American principles of fairness and equality by preventing patriotic Americans who are gay from serving openly in our armed forces." Turning the Page on Discrimination at USDA Tom Vilsack, Secretary fo Agriculture, writes on the Claims Settlement Act and Pigford class action lawsuit. Fulfilling Our Promise in Indian Country Secretary Salazar discusses the Congressional approval of five major settlements for Indian country that are nothing short of historic. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Economic Daily Briefing 9:30 AM:  Bipartisan Fiscal Commission 10:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:45 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:30 PM: First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at Holiday Decoration Press Preview 12:45 PM: The President has lunch with D.C. Mayor-elect Vince Gray 1:30 PM: World AIDS Day Event 2:15 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 3:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with General Powell Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. Get Updates Sign Up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes           This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Manage Subscriptions for e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111