Reopening Our Government

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, October 17, 2013             Featured Reopening Our Government Last night, President Obama signed legislation to reopen our government and pay our bills. "Because Democrats and responsible Republicans came together, the first government shutdown in 17 years is now over," he said today in the State Dining Room. "The first default in more than 200 years will not happen. These twin threats to our economy have been lifted." Click here to watch President Obama speak.     Top Stories President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Captain William Swenson President Obama presented the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Captain William Swenson for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during a lengthy battle with the Taliban in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on September 8, 2009. READ MORE President Obama Visits Martha’s Table to Thank Furloughed Workers On Monday, the President traveled to Martha’s Table, a local food pantry, to thank the many furloughed federal employees who spent time during the government shutdown volunteering for charities and non-profits. READ MORE President Obama Meets with Small Business Owners to Discuss the Impacts of the Government Shutdown The President met with nine small business owners from across the country about the impacts of the federal government shutdown on their businesses, and updated them on where things stand on efforts in Congress to avoid a first-ever default in the nation’s credit. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:35 AM: The President delivers a statement 11:30 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Letta; the Vice President also attends 12:45 PM: The President holds a working lunch with Italian Prime Minister Letta; the Vice President also attends 1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  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