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Watch: Signing the Violence Against Women Act

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Watch: Signing the Violence Against Women Act

Today, President Obama will sign legislation to strengthen and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The new law will provide resources for thousands of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault -- and better equip law enforcement officials to stop violence before it starts.

Tune in to WhiteHouse.gov/Live at 1:55 p.m. ET to watch.

Photo of the Day: New Secretary of the Treasury

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in the Oval Office, March 6, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Senate Delays Negatively Impacting our Judicial System
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President Obama Holds First Cabinet Meeting of Second Term
The President welcomed new Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew and new Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to his Cabinet.

The Changing Face of Veteran Reintegration
Team Rubicon works to engage our returning veterans so they can continue their service by providing aid in disaster relief.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

12:25 PM: The President meets for lunch with Representatives Chris Van Hollen and Paul Ryan

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney