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West Wing Week: "That's Worth Fighting For"

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Friday, March 2, 2012

West Wing Week: "That's Worth Fighting For"

This week, the President honored the resurgence of the American auto industry, challenged governors to invest in education, held a dinner honoring Iraq War Veterans, hosted the Prime Minister of Denmark and urged Congress to end subsidies for oil and gas companies during a trip to New Hampshire.

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In Case You Missed It

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

A Clean Energy Standard for America
A Clean Energy Standard for America is an important step towards the President’s goal of doubling clean energy by 2035.

President Obama on Gas Prices and Oil Subsidies
President Obama renews his call to repeal the $4 billion in subsidies that taxpayers provide the oil industry each year and calls for an all-of-the-above approach that develops every source of energy available to us.

Our Dependence on Foreign Oil Is Declining
America's dependence on foreign oil is declining, but we have to do more to bring down the price of gas, and there's no short-term solution. We must continue pursuing an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

12:15 AM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

12:30 AM: The President arrives the White House

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:45 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney