Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, July 5, 2013             Featured  Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day President Obama commemorates our nation’s Independence Day, and recognizes the generations of Americans— from farmers to teachers to entrepreneurs—who worked together to make the United States what it is today. The President also thanked the men and women of the military, who have given so much to defend the United States at home and abroad, and said that we are grateful for their service and sacrifice. Watch this week's Weekly Address.       Top Stories The Employment Situation in June Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that private sector businesses added 202,000 jobs last month. Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 195,000 jobs in June. READ MORE West Wing Week: 07/05/13 or "Dispatches: Africa" This week, the First Family traveled to Africa, for a three country, four stop visit in Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania. There were drums and dancing, crowds and ceremonial pomp and circumstance, meetings, forums, summits and town halls, and moving trips to both Goree and Robben Island. READ MORE Our 10 Favorite Fourth of July Moments More than 1,200 military heroes and their families joined the President and the First Lady at the White House for an Independence Day celebration. Check out some of our favorite Fourth of July moments from the last few years. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST) 2:30 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Camp David   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 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