Central Perk: Congratulating America's Medalists

joi, 2 august 2012

Congratulating America's Medalists

Your Daily Snapshot for
Thursday, August 2, 2012

Congratulating America's Medalists

President Obama took time yesterday to congratulate some of America's newest Olympic gold medalists -- as well as the greatest Olympian of all time.

While traveling in Ohio, the President placed calls to the five members of the U.S. women's gymnastics team -- Aly Reisman, Jordyn Wieber, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross, and Gabby Douglas -- and Michael Phelps, who picked up his record-breaking 19th Olympic medal on Tuesday night.

President Barack Obama talks on the phone with members of the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team during a phone call from Air Force One, Aug. 1, 2012. The President called the women to congratulate them on their gold medal in the team competition. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In Case You Missed It

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

White House Office Hours: Preventive Care Benefits for Women
Have questions about new free preventive services for women in the Affordable Care Act? Join us for a special session of White House Office Hours on Twitter, today at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Collaborative and Cross-Cutting Approaches to Cybersecurity
The White House Cybersecurity Coordinator highlights some recent initiatives in cybersecurity preparedness.

Getting the Most Out Care of Your Insurance Dollars
Nancy-Ann DeParle explains how a new provision of the Affordable Care Act is helping millions of Americans get the most out of their health care dollars.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:15 AM: The President and The Vice President receive The Presidential Daily Briefing

11:00 AM: The Vice President meets with Attorney General Eric Holder

11:05 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

11:20 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Orlando, Florida

1:15 PM: The President arrives Orlando, Florida

2:40 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

4:30 PM: The President delivers remarks to the BlogHer Conference

5:20 PM: The President departs Orlando, Florida en route Virginia

7:15 PM: The President arrives Virginia

7:50 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event