America's Economy Continues to Grow

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, August 28, 2014             Featured America's Economy Continues to Grow Good news: Our economy is still growing. According to a new report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis today, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2014. The report affirms that second-quarter economic growth was strong -- consistent with the recent string of solid job growth and improvements across other economic indicators. But we still have to do more to build on this momentum. That's why the President is continuing to act on his own to encourage investment in American manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure, and to help improve the financial security of our nation's working families. See more from the report, and find out how the President's working to improve opportunity for all Americans.       Top Stories President Obama Speaks to the Nation's Largest Veteran Service Organization The President traveled to Charlotte, NC on Tuesday to address the American Legion -- the nation's largest veteran service organization -- and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our veterans from every corner of the country and every generation. READ MORE White House Economist Betsey Stevenson Takes Over the "I Love Charts" Tumblr Betsey Stevenson, Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, took over the "I Love Charts" Tumblr blog on Tuesday in honor of Women's Equality Day. Throughout the day, she posted charts showing the progress we've made in closing the earnings gap between women and men, and the challenges women still face in the workforce. READ MORE The President and Vice President Meet the Nation's Oldest Living Female Veteran At 108 years old, Lucy Coffey, a veteran of the Women's Army Corps in World War II, is the nation's oldest living female veteran. Last month, during a trip to the D.C. area, Lucy stopped by the White House -- where she was greeted by none other than President Obama and Vice President Biden. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the New Hampshire-Louisiana Victory Fund 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest 2:10 PM: The President meets with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell 4:00 PM: The President meets with members of the National Security Council; the Vice President will also participate 6:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee   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