Now Is the Time to Do Something About Gun Violence

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, January 17, 2013   Now Is the Time to Do Something About Gun Violence Yesterday, President Obama announced a series of sweeping reforms that will help curb gun violence in our nation. Read about the events that brought us to this point, learn about the plan we've proposed to help protect our kids, and then join the conversation. Learn more at WhiteHouse.gov/Now-Is-the-Time In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama Announces New Measures to Prevent Gun Violence Protecting our kids is our number one obligation. The plan to prevent gun violence the President announced yesterday will help do that. Why We’re Raising the Signature Threshold for We the People We're making another adjustment to ensure we’re able to continue to give the most popular ideas the time they deserve. The Home Office Tax Deduction: Simplifying Rules And Helping Small Business Owners Succeed See how President Obama and the IRS are working for small business owners by providing easier ways to file their taxes this year. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  1:30 PM: The Vice President will deliver remarks at the United States Conference of Mayors 81st Winter Meeting Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+     This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111