Central Perk: 2.5 Million Young Adults

miercuri, 21 martie 2012

2.5 Million Young Adults

Your Daily Snapshot for
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

2.5 Million Young Adults

Under the Affordable Care Act, parents can now add or keep their children on their health insurance plans until they turn 26 years old. Since that part of President Obama’s health reform law went into effect in September 2010, more that 2.5 million young adults have gained coverage.

Find out why the health care law matters for young adults.

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White House Tweetup: United Kingdom Arrival Ceremony Engages Online and In-Person
Over 140 "tweeps" from across the country welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron, and then met with Administration officials to talk about opening the government through online engagement.

President Obama meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny
The leaders discuss a range of issues, including trade and the global economy.

Facilitating Internet Freedom in Iran
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control today issued guidance and licensing information to further support the free flow of information to citizens of Iran – a freedom the Iranian regime has consistently denied to its people.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:25 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

9:55 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Las Vegas, Nevada

2:40 PM: The President arrives Las Vegas, Nevada

4:10 PM: The President tours Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility

4:20 PM: The President delivers remarks at Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility on his Administration’s focus on diversifying our energy portfolio