Advanced Batteries, Fuel Efficiency and Jobs
Today, the President will travel to Holland, Michigan, where he will tour the Johnson Controls Inc. advanced battery manufacturing plant. The President will highlight the new fuel efficiency standards and the role these standards will play in creating high-quality jobs across America.
Learn more about about the new standards and the President's trip.
Photo of the Day
President Barack Obama talks with Mike Froman, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, before a call in the Oval Office, Aug. 10, 2011. Pictured, from left, are; Caroline Atkinson, Special Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs; NSC Deputy Executive Secretary Valerie Boyd; Liz Sherwood-Randall, Special Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for European Affairs; and National Security Advisor Tom Donilon. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
11:25 AM: The President departs the South Lawn en route Joint Base Andrews
11:45 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Grand Rapids, Michigan
1:15 PM: The President arrives in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2:25 PM: The President tours Johnson Controls Inc.
2:40 PM: The President delivers remarks at Johnson Controls 
(audio only)
3:55 PM: The President departs Grand Rapids, Michigan en route New York, New York 5:25 PM: The President arrives New York, New York
6:05 PM: The President attends a DNC event
7:10 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event
9:10 PM: The President departs New York, New York en route Joint Base Andrews
10:05 PM: The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews
10:20 PM: The President arrives at the White House
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live
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