@WhiteHouse: President Obama Greets his Tweeps
Yesterday President Obama participated in the first ever Twitter Town Hall at the White House. He answered a variety of questions from across America, many relating the economy, jobs, and ideas for reducing the deficit.
Watch the President send his first live tweet as well as footage of the entire Twitter Town Hall from the White House.
President Barack Obama tweets a question during the Twitter Town Hall in the East Room of the White House, July 6, 2011. Twitter co-founder and Executive Chairman Jack Dorsey, who served as the town hall moderator, is pictured at left. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Video: The President Tweets from the White House
The President kicks off the Twitter Town Hall with a tweet asking the American public for their ideas on reducing the deficit. Check out the video and the tweet.
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Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
10:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors
11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership
1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 
3:35 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.Gov/Live
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