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miercuri, 11 aprilie 2012

Watch: White House White Board

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Watch: White House White Board

In this new White House White Board, Brian Deese, the Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, explains why the Buffett Rule is necessary to restore fairness to the American tax system -- and ensure that everyone plays by the same set of rules.

Watch the Buffet Rule White Board:

In Case You Missed It

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

President Obama Makes the Case for the Buffett Rule
The President believes we should build an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules. That’s why he proposed the Buffett Rule, which will make sure people making more than $1 million pay at least the same percentage of their income as middle-class families do.

Time-Lapse Video: The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll in 1:48
Take a look at the full day of fun, from many different angles, in one quick video.

What the Health Law Means for the Latino Community
Across the country, more than 50 million Latinos are part of our communities, classrooms and workplaces. And thanks to the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, an estimated 5.4 million Latinos will gain insurance coverage by 2016 under the new law, according to an issue brief released by HHS today (go here to read it in Spanish).

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:15 AM: The President delivers a statement on the Buffett Rule