The Great American Smokeout

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday Nov.17, 2011   The Great American Smokeout  Today, Americans from across the country are making plans to quit smoking as part of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. President Obama and his Administration are committed to doing everything possible to stop kids from smoking and reduce the number of Americans who smoke. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will host a live chat about tobacco cessation and prevention today at 12:45 PM EST on HHS.gov/Live. Watch President Obama's message to everyone taking part in the Great American Smokeout: In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama: Congratulations to Everyone Taking Part in Today's Great American Smokeout There are resources available to help the 46 million Americans who are hooked on tobacco put down cigarettes for good. Ambassador Kirk Updates the President's Export Council on 2011 Trade Updates and Initiatives The President's Export Council met to discuss ways to reach the President's goal of doubling our nation's exports by the end of 2014. From the Archives: President Obama Visits the Great Buddha A look back at President Obama's visit to the Great Buddha of Kamakura on his Asia trip last year.  Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 1:10 AM: The President arrives Darwin, Australia 1:35 AM: The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony with Prime Minister Gillard 2:30 AM: The President and Prime Minister Gillard deliver remarks to Australian troops and U.S. Marines 3:25 AM: The President departs Darwin en route Bali, Indonesia 5:45 AM: The President arrives Bali, Indonesia 1:00 PM: The Vice President attends a meeting of the Government Accountability and Transparency Board 2:30 PM: The Vice President meets with representatives of the National Sheriffs’ Association 8:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Democracy Alliance dinner Mandarin Oriental Hotel 8:10 PM: The President participates in an event to announce a commercial deal with representatives of Boeing and Lion Air 8:30 PM:  The President hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Singh of India 10:00 PM: The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Aquino of the Philippines 11:00 PM: The President hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia  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