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Video: A Peek Inside the President's Week

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Video: A Peek Inside the President's Week

This week, the President addressed the nation on the tragedy in Colorado and made Aurora his first stop on a four day trip out West, then continued to Reno to address the VFW, and to New Orleans to speak at the National Urban League.

Back in Washington DC, Dr. Biden announced a major Joining Forces initiative for social workers, the President signed an Executive Order on Education, and hosted a reception at the White House to honor the International AIDS Conference taking place in Washington DC.

Watch this week's behind-the-scenes video.

In Case You Missed It

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

Advance Estimate of GDP for the Second Quarter of 2012 and Annual Revision
Today’s report shows that the economy posted its twelfth straight quarter of positive growth, as real GDP grew at a 1.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter of this year, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Follow First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2012 Olympic Games in London on Twitter
First Lady Michelle Obama will lead the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and you can follow her visit through the @LetsMove Twitter account.

President Obama Pushes the House of Representatives on Middle Class Tax Cuts
The President calls the Senate's vote to extend tax cuts for middle class families, "The right thing to do."

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:40 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:15 AM: The President signs the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act

11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President meet with Ambassador Crocker

11:30 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney