The Campaign to Cut Waste is Saving Billions

Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday Nov.15, 2011   The Campaign to Cut Waste is Saving Billions Nearly two years ago, President Obama signed an executive order to begin an aggressive effort against government waste. In 2011 alone, this campaign netted $17.6 billion in savings. President Obama has asked Congress for aggressive new tools to help the federal government save even more money -- as much as $160 billion over the next decade. But because we can't wait for lawmakers to build on this progress, the Obama administration is moving forward with additional steps to find savings. Find out how the President is cutting even more government waste. Photo of the Day Vice President Joe Biden talks to Secretary of Commerce John Bryson, second from right, and his family following a swearing-in ceremony in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Vice President Biden Swears In Secretary Bryson John Bryson comes to the Commerce Department with decades of experience and deep knowledge of American business. The First Lady in Hawaii for APEC This weekend, First Lady Michelle Obama joined the President in Hawaii to help host the conference of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders. By the Numbers: $774 Billion The 21 member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, purchased $774 billion of U.S. exports in 2010.  Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 1:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a labor event at a local fire station  1:30 PM: The President departs Honolulu, HI en route Canberra, Australia 6:30 PM: The Vice President will attends campaign event.  Indicates that the event 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