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Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011


Conspicuous Gallantry

Today, the President will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. He will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Watch the event live starting at 2:45 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily ].

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"President Barack Obama enjoys a beer with Dakota Meyer on the patio outside of the Oval Office, Sept. 14, 2011. The President will present Meyer with the Medal of Honor tomorrow during a ceremony at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily ].

Office Hours 9/14/11 or "Make Voices Heard": Stephanie Cutter Answers Your Questions on Twitter [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/09/14/office-hours-91411-or-make-voices-heard-stephanie-cutter-answers-your-questions-twit?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]
Stephanie Cutter, Assistant to the President and Deputy Senior Advisor, answers your questions on the American Jobs Act.

President Obama: "Tax Relief for Every Worker and Every Small Business" [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/09/14/president-obama-tax-relief-every-worker-and-every-small-business?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]
President Obama travels to North Carolina State University to outline how the American Jobs Act will help small businesses like WestStar Precision create jobs and get the economy growing faster.

17 Years After Violence Against Women Act, Vice President Calls on New Generation to Take Action [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/09/14/17-years-after-violence-against-women-act-vice-president-calls-new-generation-take-a?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ]
Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hold a reception to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) being signed into law.

Today's Schedule

"All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)."

*9:30 AM:* The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee

*12:00 PM:* The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

*12:45 PM:* Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*2:00 PM: *Open for Questions: The American Jobs Act with Director of the Office of Public Engagement, Jon Carson and Principal Director of the National Economic Council, Jason Furman WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*2:15 PM:* The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee

*2:45 PM:* The President awards Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=091511&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*7:00 PM:* The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

*8:40 PM:* The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

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