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Why Your Voice Matters

Your Daily Snapshot for
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Why Your Voice Matters

Yesterday a number of Americans who answered the President's call to share stories about what an extra $40 in each paycheck means to them visited the White House to hear the President speak on this important issue.

Afterwards some of them spoke to us about their experience, and why they thought it was important for other Americans to speak out.

Find out what they had to say, and why your voice matters:

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

President Obama Pushes Congress to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut Through 2012
The President pledges to continue the fight until a bill extending tax relief for 160 million Americans is on his desk.

Americans Tell President Obama What $40 Means
Thousands of Americans responded to the President's request, sending photos, tweets, and emails that illustrate just how important decisions made in Washington are to regular people across the country.

2013 Energy Budget: What It Means for You
President Obama's 2013 Budget highlights his commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes critical investments in innovation, in job-creating clean energy technologies, and in our national security.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:30 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

10:45 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Milwaukee, Wisconsin

12:35 PM: The President arrives Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1:00 PM: The President tours Master Lock

1:40 PM: The President delivers remarks at Master Lock WhiteHouse.gov/live