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Infographic: The Resurgence of the American Automotive Industry

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Infographic: The Resurgence of the American Automotive Industry

Today, President Obama will travel to Toledo, Ohio where he will visit the Chrysler Group’s Toledo Supplier Park – an operation that employs more than 1,700 workers producing Jeep Wranglers, Jeep Liberties, and Dodge Nitros.

Earlier this week, the National Economic Council released a new report on the resurgence of the American automotive industry. Over the past two years, the auto industry has added 113,000 jobs - the fastest pace of job growth in the auto industry since 1998.

View the infographic highlighting some of the key successes in the auto industry since 2009.

West Wing Week: "One Step at a Time"

This week, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri in the wake of historic and deadly tornadoes to see the devastation first hand. The President finished his week-long trip to Europe in Poland and visited Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

9:55 AM: The President departs the White House en route to Andrews Air Force Base

10:10 AM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route to Toledo, Ohio

11:30 AM: The President arrives in Toledo, Ohio

1:00 PM: The President tours Chrysler Group Toledo Supplier Park

1:25 PM: The President delivers remarks to workers

4:00 PM: The President departs Toledo, Ohio en route to Andrews Air Force Base

5:15 PM: The President Arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

5:30 PM: The President Arrives at the White House

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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