Texas Teacher Needs Jobs Act to Pass to Return to the Classroom

Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, October 11, 2011   Texas Teacher Needs Jobs Act to Pass to Return to the Classroom Kimberly Russell was laid off in May of this year. She was teaching Social Studies and Economics at Lincoln High School in Dallas. Unbeknownst to Russell, her position was being paid by federal stimulus funding and the funding was exhausted. Russell is hoping that Congress will pass the American Jobs Act to help teachers get back to work soon. Read Kimberley Russell's story. President Barack Obama meets Kimberly Russell before delivering remarks on the American Jobs Act at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas, Oct. 4, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)  In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Clothing Manufacturer Says the American Jobs Act "Will Change the Global Scope of Apparel Manufacturing" Chris Yura says "We have the people that want and need jobs; we need to invest in them". Cutting Red Tape to Help Create Jobs The Administration is announcing the selection of 14 infrastructure projects around the country that will be expedited through permitting and environmental review processes . Weekly Address: Making Your Voice Heard on the American Jobs Act President Obama urges Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to put more people to work, put more money in the pockets of working Americans and give the economy the jolt it needs right now. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 9:45 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 10:20 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Pittsburgh, PA 11:00 AM: The Vice President presides over a ceremonial swearing-in for Director David Petraeus 11:15 AM: The President arrives Pittsburgh, PA 11:50 AM: The President tours the IBEW Local No. 5 training facilities 1:45 PM: The Vice President will meet with Prime Minister Igor Lukšić of Montenegro 12:05 PM: The President convenes a meeting of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness and delivers remarks 1:50 PM: The President delivers remarks at IBEW Local 5 Training Center 2:40 PM: The President departs Pittsburgh, PA en route Orlando, FL 4:40 PM: The President arrives Orlando, FL 5:55 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event 8:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event 9:45 PM: The President departs Orlando, FL en route Joint Base Andrews 11:35 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 11:50 PM: The President arrives 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