What Can You Buy with $40?

Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011   What Can You Buy With $40? If Congress fails to extend the payroll tax cut, the typical family making $50,000 a year will have about $40 less to spend or save with each paycheck. Over the year, that adds up to about $1,000. Opponents of the payroll tax cut dismiss its impact by insisting $40 isn’t a lot of money, but that’s not the case for many families who are already working hard to make ends meet. Forty dollars buys a tank of gas or a fridge and pantry full of groceries. It covers a water bill or the cost of a prescription. Tell us what $40 means for you and your family. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: Announcing the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security The first-ever National Action Plan on Women and Girls will weave the perspectives of women and girls into the DNA of our foreign policy. Will House Republicans Allow Taxes To Go Up On 160 Million Americans? Deputy Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri explains why it’s time for House Republicans to listen to the American people, and their colleagues in the Senate, and agree to the bipartisan agreement to extend the payroll tax cut passed in the Senate. Extending the Payroll Tax Cut President Obama addresses reporters on the plan from Congress to extend the payroll tax cut. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 12:05 PM: The President and the Vice President attend a ceremony marking the return of the United States Forces – Iraq Colors 12:50 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 1:25 PM: The President arrives at the White House  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 Click here to unsubscribe | 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