Central Perk: Today: Talk Healthy Lunches with @FLOTUS

joi, 12 iunie 2014

Today: Talk Healthy Lunches with @FLOTUS

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Today: Talk Healthy Lunches with @FLOTUS

As part of her Let's Move! initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama is raising awareness around the importance of our kids eating healthy and getting the nutrition they need -- and today she's taking to Twitter to answer your questions.

At 2:30 p.m. ET, join the First Lady for a Twitter Q&A on school nutrition and healthy school lunches on her Twitter handle, @FLOTUS.

Ask FLOTUS your questions now, and find out more about the Twitter chat here.

Yesterday, President Obama traveled to Worcester, Massachusetts to deliver the commencement address at Worcester Technical High School. The President congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments, letting them know that they stand out among other high schools across the country.

On Tuesday, the President took to Tumblr to to answer questions from Americans across the country about student loans, college access, and all things education.

During the Q&A, the President addressed the epidemic of gun violence in America. "The country has to do some soul-searching about this," he said. "This is becoming the norm, and we take it for granted in ways that, as a parent, are terrifying to me."

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:55 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia; the Vice President also attends

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:05 PM: The President honors the WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx WATCH LIVE

3:00 PM: The Vice President meets with Members of Congress to discuss the Administration's approach to the Western Hemisphere including the Vice President's upcoming trip to Brazil, Columbia and the Dominican Republic

7:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee