What's an UNGA?

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, September 24, 2013             Featured What's an UNGA? Today, President Obama delivered a speech at UNGA -- the United Nations General Assembly -- in New York City. The President expressed optimism at the prospects for diplomacy in solving a range of long-simmering conflicts across the globe: "For decades, the United Nations has in fact made a difference -- from helping to eradicate disease, to educating children, to brokering peace," he said. "But like every generation of leaders, we face new and profound challenges, and this body continues to be tested. The question is whether we possess the wisdom and the courage, as nation-states and members of an international community, to squarely meet those challenges; whether the United Nations can meet the tests of our time." Find out more about President Obama's UNGA trip. President Barack Obama delivers remarks during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)       Top Stories Speaker Boehner Has a Choice to Make Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer writes about the fiscal debate and why it's time for GOP lawmakers to pass a simple budget resolution that doesn't defund Obamacare and focuses on keeping the goverment open and our economy moving forward. READ MORE Equal Futures Partnership -- A New Agenda for Progress Valerie Jarrett celebrates the anniversary of the Equal Futures Partnership, a coalition of countries who have committed to take action to remove barriers to opportunity and promote equality for women and girls in our countries. READ MORE Countdown to Affordable Health Care Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discusses another milestone on the road to affordable health care -- less than 100 days until coverage. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:10 AM: The President addresses the United Nations General Assembly - The First Lady also attends 10:50 AM: The President meets with John Ashe, President of the United Nations General Assembly 11:35 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Michel Sleiman of the Republic of Lebanon 12:50 PM: The President meets with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon 1:15 PM: The President attends a luncheon hosted by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon 2:15 PM: The Vice President meets with Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg.  3:00 PM: The President holds a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas 4:55 PM: The President participates in a conversation with former President Clinton about the future of health care reform  6:45 PM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception with Jewish community leaders 7:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at DNC reception 9:40 PM: The President and The First Lady depart New York en route Andrews Air Force Base 10:35 PM:The President and The First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews 10:50 PM: The President and The First Lady arrive the White House 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