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The President Holds a Press Conference

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

The President Holds a Press Conference

Yesterday, President Obama held a press conference to answer questions and lay out his plan for the country. He made one thing clear: his job is to help American families and small businesses get ahead in the wake of the recession.

The President said there's one thing everyone agrees we can do right now to provide a foundation for a solution that helps the economy and gives American families more certainty: prevent taxes from going up for the middle class.

Find out more about the President's press conference.

President Barack Obama is introduced as he enters the East Room of the White House for a new conference, Nov. 14, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:20 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

10:35 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews

11:30 AM: The President arrives New York City

12:15 PM: The President views storm damage, talks with citizens who are recovering from the storm and thanks first responders who put their lives at risk to protect their communities

2:55 PM: The President departs New York City

3:50 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

4:05 PM: The President arrives the White House

4:35 PM: The President hosts cast and crew members of the film Lincoln for a screening at the White House

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