West Wing Week: 02/08/13 or “What’s Up, Camera Man?”

This week, the President honored our nation's top scientists and innovators, nominated a new Secretary of the Interior, and worked toward reducing gun violence, enacting immigration reform, and reducing our deficit in a balanced way.

Friday, February 1^st

• The winners of the 2011 National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation received their awards at the White House.

Sunday, February 3^rd

• The President sat down with CBS News to discuss a range of issues currently facing our nation.

Monday, February 4^th

• In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the President met with men and women who are on the front line of the fight to prevent gun violence.

Tuesday, February 5^th

• The President hosted a meeting with progressive and labor leaders to discuss the ways in which immigration reform would strengthen the economy in communities across the country.
• In the Press Briefing Room, the President addressed the sequester.
• The President called up the coach of the Baltimore Ravens to congratulate them on their Superbowl victory.
• Business leaders met with the President to discuss ways in which immigration reform would benefit their businesses.
• Speechwriter Cody Keenan gave an update on the progress of next week’s address to the Joint Session of Congress.

Wednesday, February 6^th

• The President announced Sally Jewell as his nomination to head up the Department of the Interior, and congratulated outgoing Secretary Ken Salazar.

Thursday, February 7^th

• The President, Vice President and First Lady attended the annual Prayer Breakfast.
• The President met with his Cabinet to talk about immigration reform.
• Magic Johnson visited the White House.