West Wing Week: Green Eggs and Governors
West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It was a busy week on the 18 acres, with President Obama welcoming the nation's governors, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, and Mexican President Felipe Calderón to the White House. The First Lady and Education Secretary Arne Duncan also helped kick off Education Month at the Library of Congress.
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In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.
The President on Libya: "The Violence Must Stop; Muammar Gaddafi Has Lost the Legitimacy to Lead and He Must Leave"
The President speaks out against Muammar Gaddafi, saying that he has "lost the legitmacy to lead and he must leave; those who perpetrate violence against the Libyan people will be held accountable; and the aspirations of the Libyan people for freedom, democracy and dignity must be met."
Behind-the-Scenes Video: First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Arne Duncan Read “Green Eggs and Ham” on Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
On Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, the First Lady and Education Secretary Arne Duncan read to hundreds of elementary school students. Watch a video of them reading the Seuss classic "Green Eggs and Ham" and go backstage as they prepare for their joint reading.
Going Further with America's Auto Industry
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis relates stories of economic recovery and job creation at auto plants in the Midwest.
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
10:45 AM: The President meets with Chicago Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel
11:15 AM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner
12:00 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base
12:15 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Miami, Florida
2:40 PM: The President arrives in Miami, Florida
3:05 PM: The President visits a classroom with former Governor Jeb Bush and Secretary Duncan
4:00 PM: The President delivers remarks on winning the future in education 
5:35 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DSCC fundraiser
7:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DSCC fundraiser
8:30 PM: The President departs Miami, Florida
10:35 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base
10:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House
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