| Accountability for Our Energy Future Yesterday, President Obama announced a new series of steps to strengthen oversight over energy markets -- while asking lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at curbing illegal behavior and holding the people who manipulate those markets accountable. As the President said yesterday: We can't afford a situation where speculators artificially manipulate markets by buying up oil, creating the perception of a shortage, and driving prices higher -- only to flip the oil for a quick profit. We can’t afford a situation where some speculators can reap millions, while millions of American families get the short end of the stick. Read more about the President's plan to curb illegal oil market manipulation. Photo of the Day 
President Barack Obama looks at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship trophy as he approaches Tony Stewart's car during an event on the South Lawn of the White House, April 17, 2012. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Tony Stewart, center, Kyle Busch, and Ryan Newman, right, watch nearby. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: The Health Care Law is Helping Small Businesses
A new online tool lets small businesses research and compare their health insurance options in one place. Space Shuttle Discovery Flies Above Washington DC
The Shuttle got a piggyback ride from a Boeing 747 jet as it made its way from Florida to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. President Obama Welcomes NASCAR Champ Tony Stewart to the White House
The President thanked the drivers for all of the work they have done on behalf of our troops and military families. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
11:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The Vice President hosts an event highlighting the need to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act; the Vice President and senior administration officials give remarks  11:40 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 11:55 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Ohio 1:15 PM: The President arrives in Ohio 1:55 PM: The President holds a roundtable with unemployed workers who are students in Lorain County Community College job training programs 2:30 PM: The President delivers remarks on the economy 3:45 PM: The President departs Ohio en route Michigan 4:30 PM: The President arrives in Michigan 6:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event 7:50 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event 9:15 PM: The President departs Michigan en route Joint Base Andrews 10:40 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 10:55 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 This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com
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