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Wednesday, February 27, 2013


How the Sequester Will Hurt Shipbuilders

Unless Congress takes action soon, our economy will be hit with harmful automatic cuts [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/02/22/what-sequester?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily ] (known as the sequester) over the next few weeks that threaten hundreds of thousands of middle-class jobs. These cuts have already forced the Navy to cancel deployment and delay repair of certain aircraft carriers, and postpone building on additional vessels.

Speaking at Newport News Shipbuilding in Viginia yesterday, President Obama called on Congress to prevent these arbitrary cuts with balanced deficit reduction.

Find out what these cuts mean for businesses like Newport News Shipbuilding. [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/02/26/president-obama-calls-responsible-approach-deficit-reduction?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily ]

President Barack Obama delivers remarks to highlight the devastating impact the sequester will have on jobs and middle class families, at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Feb. 26, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/02/26/president-obama-calls-responsible-approach-deficit-reduction?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=photo&utm_campaign=daily ]

"President Barack Obama delivers remarks to highlight the devastating impact the sequester will have on jobs and middle class families, at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., Feb. 26, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)"

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]:

President Obama: I Look Forward to Working with Governors to Reignite America's Economic Engine [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/02/25/president-obama-i-look-forward-working-governors-reignite-americas-economic-engine?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]
In meetings with the National Governors Association, the President and Vice President stressed the need for all elected officials to work together to solve our nation's biggest problems.

Let's Move Anniversary News: Recipe Partnership Makes It Easy for Families to Eat Healthier at Home [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/02/26/lets-move-anniversary-news-recipe-partnership-makes-it-easy-families-eat-healthier-h?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]
Five of America's largest media companies have identified thousands of recipes that meet USDA's MyPlate guidance, making it easier for home cooks to prepare healthy, delicious meals for their families.

Policy Statement for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices Announced [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/02/26/policy-statement-countering-improvised-explosive-devices-announced?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]
With yesterday's publication of the policy statement on Countering Improvised Explosive Devices, the Obama Administration both recognizes the progress we have made, and rededicates ourselves to the next phase in our efforts to implement measures to discover, prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate IED attacks and their consequences.

Today's Schedule

"All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST)."

*9:30 AM:* The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

*10:00 AM:* The President meets with senior advisors

*11:00 AM:* The President delivers remarks at the unveiling of a statue of Rosa Parks WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*11:00 AM:* The Vice President delivers remarks on the Administration’s proposals to reduce gun violence WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*11:00 AM:* Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=022713&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*6:00 PM:* The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception in honor of Black History Month

*7:30 PM:* The President delivers remarks at the Business Council dinner

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