Making America’s Trucks More Efficient

DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, February 19, 2014             Featured Making America’s Trucks More Efficient Yesterday, the President directed the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next round of fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks by March 2016. This next round of standards will build on the historic work done to date, support American manufacturing innovation, and spur the development of new technologies. Learn how we're going to make our trucks more efficient. President Barack Obama greets audience members after delivering remarks on improving the fuel efficiency of American trucks, at the Safeway Distribution Center in Upper Marlboro, Md., Feb. 18, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories We the People Response: Reaffirming the White House's Commitment to Net Neutrality Since his days as a United States Senator, President Obama has embraced the principle of net neutrality. Rights of free speech, and the free flow of information, are central to our society and economy -- and the principle of net neutrality gives every American an equal and meaningful opportunity to participate in both. Indeed, an open Internet is an engine for freedom around the world. READ MORE Congressional Budget Office Report Finds Minimum Wage Lifts Wages for 16.5 Million Workers The new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report finds that 16.5 million workers would get a raise from increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour and this would help millions of hard-working families, reduce poverty, and increase the overall wages going to lower-income households. READ MORE The Fifth Anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Five years ago, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the four years following the Recovery Act, the President built on this initial step, signing into law over a dozen fiscal measures that extended key features of the Act and provided new sources of support. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 8:15 AM: The President departs the White House 8:30 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews 1:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks highlighting the need for continued investment in infrastructure to create jobs and grow our economy 1:10 PM: The President arrives in Toluca, Mexico 1:35 PM: The President greets President Nieto 1:55 PM: The President holds a restricted bilateral meeting with President Nieto 2:10 PM: The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Nieto 3:40 PM: The President accompanies North American leaders for a family photo 3:45 PM: The President attends a working lunch 5:20 PM: The President participates in a walk and talk with Prime Minister Harper of Canada 5:50 PM: The President delivers remarks with President Nieto and Prime Minister Harper WATCH LIVE 6:30 PM: The President participates in the Trilateral North American Leaders Summit Meeting  7:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee 8:15 PM: The President, President Nieto and Prime Minister Harper hold a press conference WATCH LIVE 9:50 PM: The President departs Mexico en route Washington, DC 1:50 AM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 2:05 AM: The President arrives 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