These Automatic Budget Cuts Will Hurt the Economy

Your Daily Snapshot for Tuesday, February 19, 2013   These Automatic Budget Cuts Will Hurt the Economy Just 10 days from now, Congress might allow a series of severe and automatic budget cuts to take place that will hurt our economic growth, add hundreds of thousands of Americans to the unemployment rolls, and threaten military readiness. But, as President Obama said this morning, these cuts don’t have to happen -- Congress has the power to stop them. Find out why these cuts are so harmful, and why Congress needs to act. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: The Inside Story on Theodore Roosevelt's Official Portrait For Presidents Day, White House Curator Bill Allman tells the inside story on Theodore Roosevelt's official portrait. From the Archives: George Washington Writes in the Margins Beginning in March, George Washington’s Acts of Congress will travel the country and visit the 13 Presidential Libraries of the National Archives through a partnership with Mount Vernon, offering a rare glimpse into history that is as relevant today as it was 224 years ago. Giving Every Child a Chance in Life In Chicago, President Obama laid out a plan to rebuild ladders of opportunity for every American who is willing to work hard and climb them. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:45 AM: President Obama Speaks on Sequester Impacts  11:30 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  3:30 PM: The Vice President participates in an Open For Questions on Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence  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