Compact News: Osama bin Laden Dead

Monday, May 2, 2011

Osama bin Laden Dead

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Osama bin Laden Dead

Last night, President Obama addressed the Nation to announce that the United States has killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda. Watch or read his full remarks, and learn more from the transcript of the White House briefing call afterwards.

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“The President’s Speech” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Obama speaks at the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, offering a sneak peak of a sequel to the film the King’s Speech that touches close to home.

Public Service Recognition Week
United States Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry kicks off Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank professional public servants. In a video message, First Lady Michelle Obama thanks Federal employees.

Weekly Address: Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Oil Companies
At a time of high gas prices and massive oil industry profits, the President renews his call to end the $4 billion-per-year subsidies for oil and gas companies and invest in clean energy.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:45 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:55 AM: The President awards Private First Class Anthony T. Kaho'ohanohano, U.S. Army, and Private First Class Henry Svehla, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry; the First Lady also attends

1:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

4:00 PM: First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Run Across America Event

8:15 PM: The President and the First Lady host a group of bipartisan leaders and ranking members and their spouses for a dinner; the Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend

Indicates events that will be live streamed on White House.com/Live

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