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Friday, August 31, 2012

West Wing Week: It's Summer Mailbag Time!

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. It's the summer's special Mailbag Edition of West Wing Week, featuring Elizabeth Olson, Director of Presidential Correspondence.

This week we're taking a moment to pick out a few of your letters from the thousands that arrive everyday here at the White House and answer some of your questions on immigration, healthcare, and the economy. That's August 24th to August 30th or, "It's Summer Mailbag Time!"

Be sure to check out this week's behind-the-scenes video.

In Case You Missed It

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

The Rhodes Ahead: Second Anniversary of the End of the Combat Mission in Iraq
Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes sits down to discuss what to expect from the upcoming speech the President will deliver to service members at Fort Bliss.

Tracking the Response to Isaac
As Isaac continues moving north, federal emergency personnel are still monitoring its progress and mobilizing to provide relief for those in its path.

Salute the Troops: Two Years After the End of Combat Missions in Iraq
On August 31st, 2010, President Obama announced the end of combat missions in Iraq. Two years later, the President will speak to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas and we're calling on all Americans to share their messages of thanks and support for our veterans, troops, and military families.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

9:45 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route El Paso, Texas

11:00 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event

1:30 PM: The President arrives in El Paso, Texas

2:15 PM: The President participates in a roundtable discussion with service-members and military families

3:00 PM: The President delivers remarks to troops