Watch live at 11:00 a.m. ET: The President and the First Lady deliver remarks at Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service dedicated to those who were wounded or killed in Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon. Our Effort Isn't Over Surrounded by Americans whose lives and families have been forever changed by gun violence, President Obama spoke from the Rose Garden about yesterday’s Senate vote to block expanded background checks for gun sales: I believe we’re going to be able to get this done. Sooner or later, we are going to get this right. The memories of these children demand it. And so do the American people. Watch the President's remarks here: In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: States Step Up to Help Veterans and Spouses Get Back to Work Sixty percent of veterans who responded to a 2012 survey said they had trouble translating their military skills into civilian job experience, creating a significant barrier to employment. Find out what states are doing to help ease the transition to civilian life. White House Hangout: Vice President Biden and Mayors Discuss Reducing Gun Violence Vice President Biden hosts a virtual conversation with mayors around the country to discuss commonsense steps to reduce gun violence. President Obama Hosts Wounded Warriors Taking Part in the "Soldier Ride" at the White House Soldier Ride helps combat-wounded veterans use cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds of war. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 8:00 AM: The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of Defense Hagel 8:20 AM: The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 8:40 AM: The President and the First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews 9:55 AM: The President and the First Lady arrive Boston, Massachusetts
11:00 AM: The President and the First Lady delivers remarks at Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in Monday’s bombing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon 2:55 PM: The President and the First Lady depart Boston, Massachusetts 4:15 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews 4:30 PM: The President and the First Lady arrive the White House 5:30 PM: The President hosts a reception for Greek Independence Day Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House 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 |