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Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, June 7, 2013           Featured  Watch This Week's Behind-the-Scenes Video This week, the President urged Congress not to let student loan rates double, and to confirm three judges for the federal appeals court in Washington -- and announced new national security team members. President Obama also held bilateral meetings with the NATO Secretary-General and the President of Chile, kicked off a National Conference on Mental Health, honored the Super Bowl champions, and announced ConnectED, a major new initiative to expand access to high-speed internet in our nation's classrooms. To get a behind-the-scenes look at these events and more, watch the latest installment of "West Wing Week."         Top Stories The Employment Situation in May While more work remains to be done, today’s employment report provides further confirmation that the U.S. economy is continuing to recover from the worst downturn since the Great Depression. READ MORE Hanging Out with High Tech Classrooms Yesterday, President Obama travelled to Mooresville, NC to announce ConnectEd, an exciting new initiative designed to help bring America's students into the digital age. The goal of the ConnectED initiative is to bring high-speed internet connections to 99% of America's students within five years. READ MORE Good News: Americans Saved Billions Thanks to the Affordable Care Act – And Medical Loss Rebates Are On the Way According to a new report, Americans buying individual market health insurance saved $1.2 billion in 2011 and $2.1 billion in 2012 because law has begun to hold insurance companies accountable. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST) 11:50 AM: The President delivers a statement to reporters on the Affordable Care Act WATCH LIVE 12:25 PM: The President departs San Jose, California 1:35 PM: The President arrives Los Angeles, California 3:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC Fundraiser 5:05 PM: The President departs Los Angeles, California 5:55 PM: The President arrives Palm Springs, California 8:00 PM: The President participates in a photo opportunity with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China 8:05 PM: The President and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China will hold a bilateral meeting 11:00 PM: The President will hold a working dinner with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China   Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates 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