Photo of the Day: Nice Catch, Mr. President

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, August 18, 2011   Photo of the Day: Nice Catch, Mr. President Yesterday, President Obama wrapped up his three-day Economic Bus Tour across the Midwest with townhall meetings in Atkinson, Illinois and Alpha, Illinois. Along the way, the President made surprise drop-ins to meet local citizens, such as members of Galesburg High School football team.  Learn more about the President's final townhall meetings of the Rural Tour. President Barack Obama prepares to catch a football while surrounded by Galesburg High School football players in Galesburg, Ill., Aug. 17, 2011. The President greeted students and watched the football team practice during the stop on his three-day bus tour in the Midwest. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama: "The future of Syria must be determined by its people, but President Bashar al-Assad is standing in their way." Today, President Obama called for the President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, to step aside and took the strongest financial action action against the Syrian regime thus far. Rural Tour Day Three: Encouraging Job Growth President Obama talks about finding jobs for returning veterans, reducing the nation's deficits by increasing revenue, and investing in biofuels during a town hall in Atkinson, Illinois. Putting Country Before Party Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer answers an op-ed from Republican Leadership in Congress. Today's Schedule  All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 3:30 AM: The Vice President meets with the National People’s Congress Chair Wu Bangguo  11:50 AM:The President meets with his National Security Team 3:30 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base 3:45 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Martha’s Vineyard 5:00 PM: The President arrives Cape Cod, Massachusetts 5:15 PM: The President arrives Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts 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