Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: How You Can Help
The United States is continuing to do everything in its power to help Japan in the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011. USAID is coordinating the overall U.S. government efforts in support of the Japanese government’s response.
Learn more and find out how you can help.
Photo of the Day
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet Susannah Flanagan, daughter of Frank Buckles, at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Chapel in Arlington, Va., March 15, 2011. Buckles, the last surviving American World War I veteran, passed away on Feb. 27, 2011, at his West Virginia home. He was 110. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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An Update on Japan from Press Secretary Carney
Press Secretary Jay Carney gives an update on the response to the situation in Japan at the outset of his press briefing.
Concrete Steps Congress Can Take to Protect America's Intellectual Property
Victoria Espinel, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, announces the release of 20 legislative recommendations to Congress designed to improve intellectual property enforcement.
President Obama Meets with Fresh Science Talent
President Obama meets with 40 science and math superstars, representative of the kinds of students the United States needs to out-educate our global competitors.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:00 AM: Vice President chairs a regular meeting of senior officials to assess progress in Iraq
1:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 
1:35 PM: The President meets with US AID Administrator Rah Shah
2:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors
2:55 PM: The President accepts an award in conjunction with Sunshine Week
3:05 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Gates
3:30 PM: First Lady Michelle Obama hosts a spring garden Planting Event
5:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event
Indicates events that will be live streamed on White House.com/Live.
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