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"The Entire Country is Behind You"

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Monday, September 5, 2011

"The Entire Country is Behind You"

Yesterday, President Obama traveled to New Jersey to tour areas damaged by Hurricane Irene and reassure residents affected by the hurricane that the federal, state and local governments will be there to help them rebuild.

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President Barack Obama comforts a resident in a neighborhood hit with flooding from Hurricane Irene in Wayne, N.J., Sept. 4, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Answering your questions about We the People
The White House answers your questions on the We the People tool coming soon to WhiteHouse.gov.

President’s Jobs Council Listening and Action Sessions in Portland and Dallas
The President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness holds Listening and Action Sessions in Portland, Oregon and Dallas, TX.

Weekly Address: Time to Act on the Transportation Bill
President Obama calls on Congress to pass a clean extension of the transportation bill to keep America moving and avoid costing nearly one million workers their jobs.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

11:05 AM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

11:10 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Detroit, Michigan

12:30 PM: The President arrives Detroit, Michigan

1:15 PM: The President delivers remarks at a Labor Day event in Detroit (audio only)