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Video: West Wing Week: "The Receding Tide"

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Friday, June 24, 2011

West Wing Week: "The Receding Tide"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, President Obama addressed the nation on his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, delivering on a promise he made to the American people in December of 2009. The President also traveled Fort Drum to meet with soldiers and their families, welcomed young elected officials to the White House, and talked to mayors from across the country about job creation and economic growth.

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"A 21st Century Regulatory System"
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"Your Commander-in-Chief Has Your Back"
President Obama speaks to the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in New York to thank them and their families for their sacrifice, following his announcement on beginning a drawdown in Afghanistan. President Obama and President Elbegdorj discuss steps to expand diplomatic, economic and defense cooperation between our two nations.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

12:15 AM: The President arrives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

10:45 AM: The President tours Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC)

11:00 AM: The President delivers remarks on the need to focus on cost-cutting technologies that will enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing

12:45 PM: The President departs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1:40 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

1:55 PM: The President arrives at the White House

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

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