| These Automatic Budget Cuts Will Hurt the Economy Just 10 days from now, Congress might allow a series of severe and automatic budget cuts to take place that will hurt our economic growth, add hundreds of thousands of Americans to the unemployment rolls, and threaten military readiness. But, as President Obama said this morning, these cuts don’t have to happen -- Congress has the power to stop them. Find out why these cuts are so harmful, and why Congress needs to act. 
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Beginning in March, George Washington’s Acts of Congress will travel the country and visit the 13 Presidential Libraries of the National Archives through a partnership with Mount Vernon, offering a rare glimpse into history that is as relevant today as it was 224 years ago. Giving Every Child a Chance in Life
In Chicago, President Obama laid out a plan to rebuild ladders of opportunity for every American who is willing to work hard and climb them. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:45 AM: President Obama Speaks on Sequester Impacts  11:30 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 3:30 PM: The Vice President participates in an Open For Questions on Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected | 
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