Weekly Address: Strengthening America by Investing at Home

Your Daily Snapshot for Saturday, June 25, 2011   Weekly Address: Strengthening America by Investing at Home Speaking from Carnegie Mellon University, President Obama discusses the vital role advanced manufacturing will have in strengthening our economy and creating good, middle-class jobs. Watch the video. Weekly Wrap Up Way Forward in Afghanistan: On Wednesday, the President addressed the nation about his plan to begin a drawdown of troops, including bring home 10,000 American troops by the end of this year. Weekly Address: Earlier this week, the President delivered your weekly address in which he reflects on his experiences as a parent and the necessity of being a good father. #YoungAfrica: The First Lady's trip to Africa is in full swing as she traveled through Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Follow her trip, see photos and videos all right here. Safeguarding Air Quality: In line with President Obama's strategy to expand domestic oil and gas production safely and responsibly, government agencies have answered the call to address air quality issues. Behind the Scenes Photos: Official White House photographer Pete Souza uploaded photos from the last two weeks of May, a batch that includes lots of exciting shots. Check out the photostream! Save our Lungs: To protect children and reduce tobacco-related deaths, the President signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, preventing companies from advertising certain products to children. Smartphone Security: The Department of Homeland Security helps us practice good cyber habits. West Wing Week: A quick video clip that's your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, for the week of June 17th - June 23rd. government waste and help improve government accountability.  Get Updates  Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes        This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Manage Subscriptions for filter@clubhouseb.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

News Alert: Gay Marriage Approved by New York Senate

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Friday, June 24, 2011 -- 10:31 PM EDT
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Gay Marriage Approved by New York Senate

Lawmakers voted late Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, making New York the largest state where gay and lesbian couples can wed, and giving the national gay-rights movement new momentum from the state where it was born.

The same-sex marriage bill was approved on a 33 to 29 vote. The Senate galleries were so packed with supporters and opponents that the fire marshals closed them off.

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News Alert: Gay Marriage Gains Critical Vote in New York State Senate; Passage Appears Assured

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Gay Marriage Gains Critical Vote in New York State Senate; Passage Appears Assured

State Senator Stephen M. Saland, who had been publicly undecided, said Friday that he would vote for gay marriage, giving the bill the support of 32 state senators, enough for passage.

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NSF Leads Interagency Collaboration to Develop Advanced Robotics

NSF Leads Interagency Collaboration to Develop Advanced Robotics
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:51:00 -0500

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will take the lead with three other federal government agencies to support the administration's National Robotics Initiative (NRI) and released a solicitation for proposals today.

NRI complements the Obama administration's Advanced Manufacturing ...

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News Alert: House Spurns Obama on Libya but Does Not Cut Funds

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Friday, June 24, 2011 -- 2:51 PM EDT
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House Spurns Obama on Libya but Does Not Cut Funds

The House of Representatives dealt a symbolic blow to President Obama on Friday by resoundingly failing to approve a bill authorizing the contentious military operations in Libya. But the House stopped short of a total desertion of a war-time president by also rejecting a measure to limit financing to support the military operations.

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News Alert: Peter Falk, TV’s Detective Columbo, Has Died

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Friday, June 24, 2011 -- 2:20 PM EDT
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Peter Falk, TV's Detective Columbo, Has Died

Peter Falk, the stage and movie actor who became identified as the squinty, rumpled detective in "Columbo," which spanned 30 years in prime-time television, has died, a family friend told the Associated Press.

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Video: West Wing Week: "The Receding Tide"

Your Daily Snapshot for Friday, June 24, 2011   West Wing Week: "The Receding Tide"  Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, President Obama addressed the nation on his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, delivering on a promise he made to the American people in December of 2009. The President also traveled Fort Drum to meet with soldiers and their families, welcomed young elected officials to the White House, and talked to mayors from across the country about job creation and economic growth.  Watch the video     In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Infographic: Troop Levels in Afghanistan and Iraq Take a look at this infographic that lays out how President Obama is winding down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while keeping America safe. "A 21st Century Regulatory System" The White House unveiled plans by 30 different federal agencies to make sure that the regulations they enforce are protecting Americans’ health and well-being without imposing unnecessary or excessive costs. Here are some examples of changes now underway. "Your Commander-in-Chief Has Your Back" President Obama speaks to the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in New York to thank them and their families for their sacrifice, following his announcement on beginning a drawdown in Afghanistan. President Obama and President Elbegdorj discuss steps to expand diplomatic, economic and defense cooperation between our two nations.  Today's Schedule  All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 12:15 AM: The President arrives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 10:45 AM: The President tours Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) 11:00 AM: The President delivers remarks on the need to focus on cost-cutting technologies that will enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing  12:45 PM: The President departs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1:40 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base 1:55 PM: The President arrives at the White House  Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.Gov/Live Get Updates  Sign up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes        This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com Manage Subscriptions for filter@clubhouseb.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Alligator Commuters: Gators' Travels Link Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems

Alligator Commuters: Gators' Travels Link Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:14:00 -0500

'Gators. They're everywhere in freshwater areas of the Southeastern U.S.

Now, scientists have found American alligators also swim into the brackish waters of estuaries, places where rivers meet the sea, out into the coastal zone and back again.

These "commuter" alligators connect very different habitats, creating links between marine, estuarine and freshwater food webs.

"Alligators need frequent access to low-salinity freshwater because, unlike crocodiles, ...

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Research Shows 16-month-olds Infer Causes of Failed Actions

Research Shows 16-month-olds Infer Causes of Failed Actions
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:09:00 -0500

Using a very small amount of statistical information, 16-month-old infants can distinguish between the influence of their own actions and the impact of the outside world, new research concludes.

The findings, published in this week's journal Science, give researchers insight into how infants integrate prior knowledge with a handful of statistical data to make accurate inferences about the causes of a failed action.

Research conducted by Hyowon Gweon and Laura Schulz, ...

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