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November 5, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a press conference. The press conference in the East Room will be open press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive The Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:50 PM	The President holds a press conference East Room Open Press Pre-Set 11:30AM; Final Gather 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
6:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month Naval Observatory Pooled Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Yahoo
Radio: VOA

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Email from President Obama: "Here's what's next"

President Obama sent this message to the White House email list about what's next for his Administration.

7:33 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

Fighting Ebola: 5 Things You Need to Know About Emergency Funding to Combat the Disease

Today, the Administration asked Congress to help bolster America’s resources in the fight against Ebola by providing $6.18 billion toward our whole-of-government efforts.

6:53 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

President Obama: "It's Time for Us to Take Care of Business"

President Obama addresses the White House press corps to discuss the midterm elections and his next steps forward.

6:40 PM ET by David Hudson

Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Launches Second Round of Competition

At the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Summit in Washington, D.C., the Department of Commerce and 11 federal agencies with over $1.3 billion in economic development funding brought together more than 300 people from across the country to share best practices in building local competitiveness and to launch the second round of the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership competition.

6:09 PM ET by Secretary Penny Pritzker, Jeffrey Zients

November 4, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Afterward, the President will meet with the International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Christine Lagarde; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Following this meeting, the President will meet with his national security and public health teams to receive an update on the Ebola response in the Situation Room; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the is closed press.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
2:10 PM	The President meets with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press
4:45 PM	The President meets with his national security and public health teams to receive an update on the Ebola response; the Vice President also attends The Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 4:35 PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Times
Radio: Talk Radio

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You Asked and the First Lady Answered: Recap Her First Tumblr Q&A on Reach Higher

First Lady Michelle Obama took to Tumblr for the first time to answer your questions on education as part of her Reach Higher initiative, which aims to inspire every student to take charge of their future and complete their education past high school.

11:53 AM ET by Alex Wall

November 3, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with members of his economic team and senior advisors on the economy. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to discuss the long-term outlook for the American economy and the global recovery. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with members of his economic team and senior advisors The Situation Room Closed Press
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:00 PM	The President meets with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Post
Radio: Sirius XM

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"Citizens of the World": U.S. Health Care Workers on Why We’re Fighting Ebola at Its Source

Listen as a few of our health care workers share why they're committed to America's mission in West Africa -- then share their voices of courage with your friends and family.

2:51 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Ensuring Economic Equality and Opportunity for Women and America’s Working Families

At Rhode Island College in Providence, President Obama delivered remarks on the importance of empowering women and girls in our economy. “When women succeed, America succeeds, and we need leaders who understand that,” he told the audience.

12:42 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

October 31, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a roundtable discussion and deliver remarks at Rhode Island College on the economy and the importance of pursuing policies that help women succeed. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the roundtable, and the President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will depart Rhode Island en route Washington, DC. The departure from T.F. Green Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the President will motorcade back to the White House accompanied by the in-town travel pool.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will welcome local children and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the South Portico of the White House. There will be pooled press coverage of this event.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President holds a roundtable discussion Rhode Island College - Providence Travel Pool Spray Travel Pool Spray at the Top
11:10 AM	The President delivers remarks Rhode Island College - Providence Open to pre-credentialed media
12:50 PM	The President departs Rhode Island en route Washington, DC T.F. Green Airport - Warwick Open to pre-credentialed media
2:10 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Final Gather 12:30PM – Stakeout Location)
5:15 PM	The President and the First Lady welcome local children and children of military families to trick-or-treat The White House Pooled Press Pre-Set 3:00PM; In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Private Residence - San Diego Closed Press

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NBC

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal

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Six Quotes to Read: The President's Remarks in Providence

Today, the President visited Rhode Island College in Providence to continue his focus on our economy's progress and his vision for continuing to build on that foundation by expanding opportunity for women and working families. Here are six quotes you need to read.

7:07 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Weekly Wrap Up: It’s Time for #EqualPay

This week at the White House, we explained what "78 cents for every dollar" means, spoke about America’s response to Ebola, and cooked with students in the White House Kitchen. To find out more about other events this week, be sure to check out the rest of the White House blog.

4:41 PM ET by Kajal Singh

More than 4.05 Million Records Released

Today's record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 4.05 million.

3:00 PM ET by David Hudson

Kicking Off Military Family Month

We have asked a lot of service members and their families over the past decade, and in honor of their service, President Obama signed a proclamation to establish November 2014 as Military Family Month.

2:45 PM ET by Dr. Jill Biden

Chart of the Week: In 2014, Women Continue to Earn Less Than Men

On average, women who work full-time all year make $0.78 for every dollar a man earns. That gap is even larger for women of color.

1:32 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Making Plans and Making Progress: How the Federal Government Can Lead by Example

Under the President’s leadership, agencies have made significant progress in cutting carbon pollution, improving energy efficiency, and preparing for the impacts of climate change.

10:52 AM ET by Mike Boots

October 30, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Portland, Maine. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Portland International Jetport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Maine, the President will attend a DNC roundtable, and deliver remarks at a campaign event for Mike Michaud and other Maine Democrats. The DNC roundtable at a private residence is closed press, and the campaign event at Portland Expo is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will depart Maine en route Rhode Island. The departure from Portland International Jetport and arrival at T.F. Green Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

The President will remain overnight in Rhode Island.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Closed Press Oval Office
2:15 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 1:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:30 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 1:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
3:55 PM	The President arrives Portland, Maine Portland International Jetport - Portland (Maine) Open to pre-credentialed media
4:30 PM	The President attends a DNC Roundtable Private Residence - Cape Elizabeth (Maine) Closed Press
6:00 PM	The Vice President attends an event for Bruce Braley The 8th Floor (New York City) Closed Press
6:40 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event for Mike Michaud and other Maine Democrats Portland Expo - Portland (Maine) Open to pre-credentialed media
7:40 PM	The President departs Maine en route Rhode Island Portland International Jetport - Portland (Maine) Open to pre-credentialed media
8:35 PM	The President arrives Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport - Warwick (Rhode Island) Open to pre-credentialed media

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: USA Today
Radio: FOX

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 1:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Wall Street Journal

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What You Need to Know About New Rules to Protect Students from Poor-Performing Career College Programs

5:24 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

West Wing Week: 10/31/14 or, "Giving and Sharing"

5:22 PM ET by Adam Garber

What It's Like on the Front Lines of the Ebola Fight in West Africa

USAID Administrator Raj Shah shares what it was like to see the courageous health care workers who are fighting the Ebola outbreak in action.

1:03 PM ET by Rajiv Shah, Dr. Raj Shah

What You Missed: Cooking with Sam Kass in the White House Kitchen

Executive Director of Let’s Move! and White House Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy Sam Kass joins DC Public Schools’ student Maurice Morris, and thousands of classrooms across the country for a special inside look into the White House kitchen.

12:47 PM ET by Cameron Brenchley

Calling All Makers: Announcing the First-Ever White House 3D-Printed Ornament Challenge

For the first time ever, we’re inviting makers and innovators around the country to participate in the White House 3D Printed Ornament Challenge.

10:58 AM ET by Stephanie Santoso

Advance Estimate of GDP for the Third Quarter of 2014

Economic growth in the third quarter was strong, consistent with a broad range of other indicators showing improvement in the labor market, rising consumer sentiment, increasing domestic energy security, and continued low health cost growth.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

October 29, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with members of his public health and national security teams on the government’s Ebola response. This meeting in the Situation Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at an event with American health care workers fighting Ebola. This event in the East Room is open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
1:35 PM	The President meets with members of his public health and national security teams on the government’s Ebola response Situation Room Closed Press
3:15 PM	The Vice President attends a rally for congressional candidate Seth Moulton Massachusetts, Lynn YMCA - Lynn Open Press
3:40 PM	The President delivers remarks East Room Open Press Pre-Set 2:30PM; Final Gather 3:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
5:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event for Representative Carol Shea-Porter and Seth Moulton Private Residence - Cambridge
7:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event for Martha Coakley The Banshee Pub - Cambridge Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune
Radio: CBS

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What Makes America Exceptional: President Obama Thanks U.S. Health Care Workers Fighting Ebola

Today in the East Room of the White House, President Obama called on all of us to honor our Ebola health care workers for what they are: "American heroes" -- a "shining example of what American means to the world, of what is possible when America leads."

6:45 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

October 28, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President and Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at General Mitchell International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Wisconsin, the President will attend a DNC roundtable. This event is closed press.

Afterward, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign rally with Wisconsin Democrats featuring Mary Burke. The President’s remarks at North Division High School are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will depart Milwaukee, Wisconsin en route Washington, DC. The departure from General Mitchell International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:55 PM	The President delivers a statement South Lawn Pooled Press Final Gather 2:30 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:55 PM	The President delivers a statement South Lawn Pooled Press Final Gather 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:10 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 2:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:25 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 2:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
4:10 PM	The President arrives Milwaukee, Wisconsin General Mitchell International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:35 PM	The President attends a DNC roundtable Wisconsin, Umami Moto - Milwaukee Closed Press
6:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks to the North American Strategic Infrastructure Leadership Forum Mayflower Hotel Open Press
6:40 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign rally with Wisconsin Democrats featuring Mary Burke North Division High School Open to pre-credentialed media
7:50 PM	The President departs Milwaukee, Wisconsin General Mitchell International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
10:35 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
10:50 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: AURN

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 2:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tribune

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Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing in America

The President created AMP -- a working group of 19 leaders in industry, academia, and labor -- in June 2011 as part of his continuing effort to maintain the competitive edge on emerging technologies and invest in the future of our manufacturing sector. We’ve come a long way since then, and the policies fueled by AMP’s recommendations have been a big contributor to that progress.

8:36 PM ET by Secretary Penny Pritzker, Jeffrey Zients

President Obama on America's Response to Ebola: "When Disease or Disaster Strikes, Americans Help"

President Barack Obama delivers a statement regarding U.S. health care workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

7:30 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

We Will Stop Ebola in West Africa

USAID Administrator Raj Shah explains why we will stop the current Ebola outbreak -- just like every other Ebola outbreak in history.

2:37 PM ET by Rajiv Shah

ENERGY STAR Day: The Power of the Little Blue Label

$300 billion in savings. That’s how much consumers and businesses have saved on utility bills in the last 22 years because of the ENERGY STAR program.

12:56 PM ET by Gina McCarthy

October 27, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with his Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Steering Committee, a working group of the President’s Council of Advisors in Science and Technology. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President attends a grassroots event for Braley for Iowa with Representative David Loebsack Modern Woodmen Park Open Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:15 PM	The President meets with his Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Steering Committee The Roosevelt Room Closed Press
3:45 PM	The Vice President attends a rally for Governor Quinn, Senator Dick Durbin, and Representative Cheri Bustos IBEW Local 364 Open Press
7:00 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Private Residence Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: AP

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CDC: Monitoring Symptoms and Controlling Movement to Stop the Spread of Ebola

6:56 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Reach Higher with the First Lady on Tumblr and IRL

We’re excited to announce that on Monday, November 3, First Lady Michelle Obama will take to Tumblr for the first time to answer your questions on education.

1:30 PM ET by Alex Wall

October 24, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Dallas nurse Nina Pham. There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Oval Office.

Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to the State Department to meet with his National Security Council to discuss the campaign to combat ISIL; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Four Seasons Hotel Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
1:30 PM	The President meets with Nina Pham Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 1:15 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:15 PM	The President meets with members of his National Security Council; the Vice President also attends The State Department Closed Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather 1:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Roll Call
Radio: Talk Radio

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Weekly Wrap Up: October 18-24

This week at the White House, the President updated the nation on our government-wide response to Ebola, we discussed efforts against ISIL with our international efforts, and the First Lady asked, “Turnip for What?”

6:52 PM ET by Kajal Singh

After Beating Ebola, Nurse Nina Pham Shares a Hug with the President

After caring for Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan and becoming infected with the disease herself, 26-year-old nurse Nina Pham is declared Ebola-free -- and meets with President Obama in the Oval Office.

6:17 PM ET by David Hudson

Ebola Update from the Desk of Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious disease chief at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sat down to share an update on Ebola.

6:06 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Welcome to the White House: Then and Now

WhiteHouse.gov turned 20 this past Tuesday. Learn about the history of the White House web presence.

5:53 PM ET by Ashleigh Axios

Chart of the Week: Catching Up with the Competition on Infrastructure Investment

The U.S. is lagging behind other advanced countries when it comes to total transportation investment. Take a look at this chart to see exactly where the U.S. ranks when it comes to investment in our basic infrastructure.

3:27 PM ET by Marc Aidinoff

What USDA Did This Week to Help Rural America:

Secretary Tom Vilsack gives an update on how the United States Department of Agriculture is making a difference for Americans in rural areas -- the first in a "Keeping Up with the Cabinet" series.

2:09 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

Of the People: Live from the White House Kitchen

Announcing our next installment of "Of the People: Live from the White House," a virtual field trip series with Discovery Education that’s designed to offer middle and high school students unique access to the White House.

12:46 PM ET by Cameron Brenchley

October 23, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with members of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to ask PCAST to help identify promising ideas from the nation’s discoverers, inventors, and innovators for meeting the Ebola challenge. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will attend a DNC roundtable at a private residence in Washington, DC. This event is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks highlighting the Duluth Model Program Duluth’s Center for Public Safety Open Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
1:45 PM	The President meets with members of The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Roosevelt Room Closed Press
3:15 PM	The Vice President attends a rally with Representative Rick Nolan Hibbing Community College Open Press
4:45 PM	The President attends a DNC Roundtable Private Residence - Washington DC Closed Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather 3:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: Sirius XM

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West Wing Week 10/24/14 or, "A Chip and PIN"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

7:05 PM ET by Adam Garber

We the People Meetup: Inviting Users to Celebrate Three Years of White House Petitions

In 2011, we launched https://storify.com/wethepeople/wtpmeetupWe the People to give Americans a new way to petition their government on the issues they care about. To celebrate its third birthday, we hosted our first-ever meetup for We the People users and petition creators right here at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

5:52 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber