Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: How You Can Help

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, March 16,  2011   Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: How You Can Help The United States is continuing to do everything in its power to help Japan in the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011. USAID is coordinating the overall U.S. government efforts in support of the Japanese government’s response. Learn more and find out how you can help. Photo of the Day  President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet Susannah Flanagan, daughter of Frank Buckles, at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Chapel in Arlington, Va., March 15, 2011. Buckles, the last surviving American World War I veteran, passed away on Feb. 27, 2011, at his West Virginia home. He was 110. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. An Update on Japan from Press Secretary Carney Press Secretary Jay Carney gives an update on the response to the situation in Japan at the outset of his press briefing. Concrete Steps Congress Can Take to Protect America's Intellectual Property Victoria Espinel, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, announces the release of 20 legislative recommendations to Congress designed to improve intellectual property enforcement. President Obama Meets with Fresh Science Talent President Obama meets with 40 science and math superstars, representative of the kinds of students the United States needs to out-educate our global competitors. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: Vice President chairs a regular meeting of senior officials to assess progress in Iraq 1:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 1:35 PM: The President meets with US AID Administrator Rah Shah 2:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 2:55 PM: The President accepts an award in conjunction with Sunshine Week 3:05 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Gates 3:30 PM: First Lady Michelle Obama hosts a spring garden Planting Event 5:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event  Indicates events that will be live streamed on White House.com/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