Photo of the Day: President Obama Honors Fallen Troops at Dover Air Force Base
President Barack Obama, in the process of saluting, participates in a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Del., Aug. 9, 2011, for the dignified transfer of U.S. and Afghan personnel who died in Afghanistan on Aug. 6. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It
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On the Ground in the Horn of Africa
Dr. Jill Biden and USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah visit the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya to underscore the commitment of the U.S. Government to respond to the immediate crisis of famine. The United Nations estimates that over 12.4 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, including food, water and medical care, across the drought-stricken eastern Horn of Africa.
Secretary LaHood: $50 Billion in Fuel Savings a "Significant Win" for Trucking Industry
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood outlines the environmental benefits and $50 billion in savings the new fuel efficiency standards for trucks will achieve.
President Obama Announces First Ever Fuel Economy Standards for Commercial Vehicles
New standards for trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles will save U.S. businesses approximately $50 billion in fuel costs
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 
3:35 PM: The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton
4:00 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner
8:35 PM: The President hosts an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live
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