Bringing High-Speed Rail to America

Your Daily Snapshot for Wed., Feb. 9,  2011   Photo of the Day Vice President Joe Biden points out landmarks to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as they ride an Amtrak train through Claymont, Del., where the Vice President grew up, on the way to Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 8, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Bringing High-Speed Rail to America Vice President Biden travels to Philadelphia to announce a comprehensive plan to help the nation reach President Obama’s goal of giving 80 percent of Americans access to high-speed rail within 25 years. Supercomputers, Semi Trucks, and America’s Clean Energy Future The Department of Energy is helping small businesses create jobs by making its Jaguar Supercomputer available for innovative companies. One company is using the data to make trucks more aerodynamic and improve fuel economy. Happy, Healthy Text4baby Turns One If you are pregnant or a new mom and haven’t heard of text4baby, it’s time you got to know a happy and healthy public-private partnership that is celebrating its first birthday this month.  Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 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: The President and the Vice President have lunch with Speaker Boehner, Republican Leader Cantor and Republican Whip McCarthy  12:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs 2:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Borut Pahor of Slovenia 3:45 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton  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