Thursday, December 5, 2013

President Obama: "What Drives Me"

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President Obama: "What Drives Me"

Yesterday in Southeast Washington, DC, President Obama spoke about what he called the defining challenge of our time: reversing a decades-long slope toward growing inequality and a lack of upward mobility. It's a trend that has jeopardized middle-class America’s basic bargain -- the idea that if you work hard, you have a chance to get ahead.

Find out why we have to make our economy work for every working American.

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  Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

5:30 AM: The Vice President arrives at Seoul, Republic of Korea

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

10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE

2:00 PM: The President tapes an appearance on “Hardball with Chris Matthews”

4:10 PM: The President delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the First Lady attends

8:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the First Lady attends


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12:30 AM: The Vice President joins Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Cathy Russell to visit an internet company
2:45 AM: The Vice President meets with Crown Prince Naruhito
3:30 AM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister’s Residence
4:40 AM: Prime Minister Abe and the Vice President deliver statements to the press
10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:00 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia
12:05 PM: The President holds a working lunch with President Santos
1:00 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:30 PM: The President delivers a statement on the Affordable Care Act
3:30 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony
4:15 PM: The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel
11:15 PM: The Vice President arrives in Beijing, China

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