Compact News: Live at 11:35 a.m. EST: President Obama and the Payroll Tax Cut

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Live at 11:35 a.m. EST: President Obama and the Payroll Tax Cut

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Live at 11:35 a.m. EST: President Obama and the Payroll Tax Cut

This morning President Obama is hosting an event here at the White House to talk about the importance of the agreement passed by Congress to extend the payroll tax cut.

He'll be speaking with real Americans who submitted their stories, through WhiteHouse.gov and Twitter, about what $40 a paycheck means to them, and about where we need to go from here.

Watch the President's remarks at 11:35 a.m. EST on WhiteHouse.gov/Live.

Photo of the Day

President Barack Obama sits in the cockpit of a 787 Dreamliner during his tour of the Boeing Plant production facility in Everett, Wash., Feb. 17, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

7:45 AM: The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:45 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:35 AM: The President hosts a payroll tax cut event; the Vice President also attends

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

4:50 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta

6:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the State Department Global Business Conference

7:15 PM: The President and the First Lady host music legends and contemporary major artists for a celebration of Blues music and in recognition of Black History Month

Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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