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miercuri, 15 decembrie 2010

Holidays at the White House: Simple Gifts

Your Daily Snapshot for
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010

Holidays at the White House: Simple Gifts

Tour the 2010 Simple Gifts decorations, send “Seasons Greetings” to our troops, watch behind-the-scenes videos and more on our Holidays at the White House page.

Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama whistles as he walks along the Colonnade of the White House following a holiday reception, Dec. 14, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.

Cool Roofs: An Easy Upgrade
Cathy Zoi, Acting Undersecretary of the Department of Energy, discusses the importance of cool roofs in saving energy and money.

Open for Questions: Environmental Justice with CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson
On Wednesday, December 15 at 12:50 p.m. EST, White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson will answer your questions about the Administration's work to create a healthy environment for all Ameircans.

The First Lady Reads "The Night Before Christmas" at Children’s National Medical Center
Continuing a tradition dating back to Bess Truman, First Lady Michelle Obama visits the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Watch a video of Mrs. Obama read "The Night Before Christmas" to children, parents and staff.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:15 AM: The President delivers a statement to the press