Wednesday, May 22, 2013

DREAMers Share Their Stories

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
 

DREAMers Share Their Stories

Yesterday, the President and the Vice President hosted a meeting in the Oval Office with the siblings and spouses of undocumented immigrants, as well as a group of young immigrants known as DREAMers. These young immigrants are Americans in every way except on paper, and they emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform so that they can meaningfully contribute to the country they call home.

Find out more about these DREAMers.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants, in the Oval Office, May 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants, in the Oval Office, May 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:00 AM: The Vice President delivers the commencement address at the United States Coast Guard Academy

1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live

4:15 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew

7:25 PM: The President and the First Lady host the Gershwin Prize Concert WhiteHouse.gov/live

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

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