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Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, September 05, 2014             Featured 10 Million American businesses have added 10 million jobs over the past 54 months -- the longest streak of private-sector job growth in American history. But 10 million marks more than an improving labor market. It's a sign of the industry of the American worker and the strength of an economy that made 10 million jobs possible. When President Obama took office in 2009, the country was in the midst of the Great Recession. The economy was shedding jobs by the hundreds of thousands, the housing market had hit rock bottom, and the American auto industry was on the brink of collapse. But the President took action, and now -- thanks to the grit and resilience of American workers and business owners -- our economy has added more than 10 million jobs and is growing day by day. See where we stood when the President took office, and where we are now:       Top Stories The Employment Situation in August Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, highlights the five key points in today's jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. READ MORE Chart of the Week: Health Care Costs Rising at Exceptionally Slow Rates New estimates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show that national health expenditures rose at historically slow rates in 2013, and American businesses and consumers will continue to see slow cost growth over the next few years, even as millions gain health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. READ MORE "We Are Stronger Because We Are Democracies" At the Nordea Concert Hall in Tallinn, Estonia on Wednesday, President Obama spoke to students, young professionals, and civic leaders about the enduring strength and promise of democracy. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 4:00 AM: The President views a fly-over ceremony 4:30 AM: The President attends a Leaders' Meeting on the Future NATO 8:00 AM: The President attends a Leaders' Meeting on the Transatlantic Bond 10:15 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey 11:30 AM: The President holds a press conference 1:00 PM: The President departs Wales 8:40 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 8:55 PM: 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