Video: "Now is the Time to Go Ahead and Make the Tough Choices"

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, June 30, 2011   Video: "Now is the Time to Go Ahead and Make the Tough Choices"  Yesterday President Obama held a news conference in which he addressed the American economy, the deficit talks and what Congress can do right now to help create jobs. You can see the full news conference by the President and also read a transcript of the remarks. Watch the video    In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. LGBT Pride Month at The White House President Obama speaks to LGBT grassroots and community leaders, youth champions, and advocates from around the country at an event to observe LGBT Pride Month. WNBA Champion Seattle Storm Visits White House, Shoots Hoops with Local Kids The Seattle Storm visits the White House to celebrate the team's WNBA championship and lead a basketball clinic for area kids. Hiring America's Veterans Matt Flavin, Director of Veterans and Wounded Warrior Policy, discusses the first Veterans on Wall Street Conference, an example of one community coming together to hire veterans.  Today's Schedule  All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 9:50 AM: The President delivers remarks at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honor of Secretary Gates; The Vice President attends 11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch 3:15 PM: The President departs the South Lawn en route Joint Base Andrews 3:30 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 4:15 PM: The President arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 5:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event 8:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event 9:50 PM: The President departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route Joint Base Andrews  10:35 PM: The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews 10:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House  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