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May 19, 2014

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will have lunch with Combatant Commanders. This lunch in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks and answer questions at a DCCC event at a private residence in Maryland. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

All times ET
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch with Combatant Commanders The Roosevelt Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney Press Briefing Room
7:30 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC event Private Residence - Maryland Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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Being Biden Vol. 15: Coffee

In this edition of Being Biden, the Vice President discusses meeting with Officer Peter Laboy of the Alexandria Police Department, who was injured in the line of duty last year.

5:33 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

Making Full Use of America's Talent

For all of the progress women have made in the 20th century -- gaining the right to vote, becoming nearly half of the workforce, and increasing their education, there is still work to be done to remove barriers that limit us from making full use of our nation’s talent in the future.

11:40 AM ET by Betsey Stevenson

Announcing the White House Science Fair and Celebrating Girls Excelling in STEM

Students from around the country are headed to the 2014 White House Science Fair, which will include a specific focus on girls and women who are excelling in STEM and inspiring the next generation with their work.

10:27 AM ET by Kristin Lee

May 16, 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 and Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Brown vs. Board of Education case, the President will meet with the families of the plaintiffs, along with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the lead attorneys Jack Greenberg and William Coleman. This meeting in the East Room is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks on job-driven training at the National STEM Summit of Change the Equation Crystal Gateway Marriott Open Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
3:00 PM	The Vice President ceremonially swears in Terrell McSweeny as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission The White House Closed Press
5:15 PM	The President meets with families of the plaintiffs of Brown v. Board of Education and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund East Room Closed Press

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

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Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and Continuing the March Toward Justice

The Supreme Court's ruling in <em>Brown v. Board of Education</em> marked a major victory for the cause of equal justice under law, an inflection point in American history, and a spark that in many ways ignited the modern Civil Rights Movement.

8:44 PM ET by Eric Holder, Valerie Jarrett

West Wing Week 05/16/14 or, “Go Solar!”

This week, the President praised the power of solar, honored this year's TOP COPS, awarded the Medal of Honor and traveled to New York for the opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

6:15 PM ET by Adam Garber

Visiting Topeka with First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama is in Topeka, Kansas to talk education ahead of the 60th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case <em>Brown v. Board of Education</em>.

11:42 AM ET by Ezra Mechaber

May 15, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will tour the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Following this tour, the President will deliver remarks at a dedication ceremony. The tour will be covered by the travel pool, and the President’s remarks will be pooled for cameras and open to limited correspondents In the afternoon, the President and First Lady will depart New York City en route Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
9:40 AM	The President and First Lady tour the National September 11 Memorial & Museum New York, Memorial Hall and Museum Pooled Press
10:00 AM	The President delivers remarks at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum New York, Foundation Hall Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
11:00 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the 33rd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service U.S. Capitol Open Press
11:20 AM	The President and First Lady depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
12:15 PM	The President and First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
12:30 PM	The President and First Lady arrive at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 12:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 11:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Hearst
Radio: AP

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Tribune

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President Obama Speaks at 9/11 Museum Dedication: "A Sacred Place of Healing and of Hope"

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum opens its doors to the families of those who lost their lives in the 2001 attacks, as well as the first responders and recovery workers that helped save the lives of others that day.

4:01 PM ET by David Hudson

The President and Vice President’s 2013 Financial Disclosure Forms

See the President and Vice President's 2013 financial disclosure reports.

3:00 PM ET by Jay Carney

May 14, 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 and First Lady will travel to New York City. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.

Upon arrival, the President will travel to Tarrytown, New York where the President will deliver remarks on the need for a 21st Century Transportation Infrastructure. The President’s remarks near the Tappan Zee Bridge will be open press and streamed live on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

Following these remarks, the President will attend two events, one for the DNC and another for the DSCC. The DNC event is closed press, and the DSCC event will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

The President and First Lady will remain overnight in New York City.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The Vice President meets with President Ivo Josipović of Croatia The White House Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:20 PM	The President and First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 1:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
1:35 PM	The President and First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 12:15PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
2:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks on infrastructure investment Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Rail Complex Open Press
2:30 PM	The President and First Lady arrive New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
3:25 PM	The President delivers remarks on infrastructure Tarrytown NY Open Press
5:00 PM	The President attends a DNC event New York, InterContinental Hotel Closed Press
7:05 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DSCC event Private Residence - New York Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only

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

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

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Why Is It So Important to Rebuild America's Roads and Bridges?

Investing in America's infrastructure is an imperative, but the funding to fix our crumbling roads and bridges is running out -- and only Congress can reauthorize it. And allowing this funding to run out will put at risk nearly 700,000 American jobs.

6:37 PM ET by David Hudson

The State of Our Climate: A Google+ Hangout with Secretary Moniz and Administrator McCarthy

Join Grist, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and the White House for a Google+ Hangout on climate change and the steps we're taking to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and build a clean energy economy.

11:19 AM ET by Alex Wall

May 13, 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 award Kyle J. White, a former active duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Sergeant White will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as a Platoon Radio Telephone Operator assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during combat operations against an armed enemy in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on November 9, 2007. Sergeant White will be the seventh living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open to pre-credentialed media; the deadline to RSVP has closed.

All times ET
7:30 AM	The Vice President and Secretary of State Kerry meet for breakfast Naval Observatory Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:55 AM	The President joins law enforcement leaders to discuss immigration reform Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 11:35AM – Stakeout Location
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:00 PM	The President awards Kyle J. White, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor East Room Open Press Pre-Set 12:45PM—Final Gather 2:30PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
4:30 PM	The Vice President visits the CityArchRiver project and delivers remarks St. Louis Gateway Arch Open Press
6:00 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Simmons Law Firm Closed Press
7:15 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Private Residence Closed Press

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

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President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Kyle J. White

The President awarded Kyle J. White, a former active-duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House. Sgt. White received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on November 9, 2007.

7:00 PM ET by David Hudson

A Mother’s Day Tea with the First Lady and Dr. Biden

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden invited more than 100 military mothers and their families to the White House for a Mother’s Day Tea. The military mothers in attendance included military spouses, active duty and reserve service members, and women veterans.

10:27 AM ET by Commander Cara LaPointe

May 12, 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 will hold a bilateral meeting with President Jose Mujica Cordano of Uruguay in the Oval Office; the Vice President will also attend. The visit will highlight the close partnership we enjoy with Uruguay and our strong support for the Mujica Administration’s leadership on human rights, social inclusion, and global peace and security. President Obama looks forward to discussing ways to grow our bilateral economic ties and improve market access for each other’s goods and services; expand our collaboration on science, technology, and health; increase educational exchanges; and consult on multilateral issues including peacekeeping. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will honor the 2014 National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS award winners in the Rose Garden; the Vice President will also attend. This event is open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Jose Mujica Cordano of Uruguay; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 10:40AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:45 PM	The Vice President holds a lunch meeting with President Mujica Naval Observatory Closed Press
1:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
5:25 PM	The President honors the 2014 National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS award winners; the Vice President also attends East Room Open Press Pre-set 4:00PM; Final Gather 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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President Obama and Vice President Biden Honor America's TOP COPS

The President and Vice President welcome some of the country's best law enforcement officials to the White House, honoring their remarkable service and sacrifice.

7:11 PM ET by David Hudson

National Small Business Week Starts Today

This week, America’s celebrates the difference-makers in our economy as we kickoff National Small Business Week at Twitter headquarters in San Francisco.

2:29 PM ET by Maria Contreras-Sweet

A Numbers-Based Case for Why It's Time to Act on Infrastructure

The President is calling on Congress to pass a bill to put Americans to work repairing our crumbling roads and bridges — avoiding a crisis in the short term, and helping to position our economy for long-term growth.

1:07 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

A 21st Century Workplace for Today's Working Families

Nearly half of America’s workforce is now comprised of women, and three-fourths of households are headed by a working single parent, or two working parents. Learn more.

11:41 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

May 9, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at Walmart in Mountain View, California on energy. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President will depart California en route Washington, DC. The departure from Moffett Federal Airfield is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
12:55 PM	The President delivers remarks Walmart - Mountain View CA Open to pre-credentialed media
1:00 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the South Carolina Democratic Party Capital City Club Closed Press
1:45 PM	The President departs California en route Washington, DC Moffett Federal Airfield - Mountain View CA Open to pre-credentialed media
3:00 PM	The Vice President delivers the commencement address at the University of South Carolina Open Press
6:20 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
6:35 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 6:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: CS Monitor
Radio: NPR

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: New York Times

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They Helped Build a Railroad−and a Nation: Honoring the Chinese Railroad Workers

One hundred forty-five years ago tomorrow, May 10, the word “DONE” was telegraphed to Washington D.C., sending word that the final spike had been driven in to complete the First Transcontinental Railroad.

6:04 PM ET by Secretary Tom Perez

Weekly Wrap Up: Climate Change Is Here, the President Is Taking Action, and More

This week, the President attended the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner; the most comprehensive report on the effects of climate change was released, Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan met with educators at the White House; and more. Check out what else you may have missed in this week's wrap up.

4:24 PM ET by Ricky Alvarado

Changing the Way We Use Energy to Move America Forward

President Obama announces several new steps that will create jobs and help generate more clean energy, waste less energy overall, and leave our kids and grandkids a cleaner, safer planet in the process.

3:01 PM ET by Megan Slack

Committing to a Clean Energy Future

More than 300 organizations across the country have partnered with us and committed to deploy clean energy and cut energy waste. All in all, these commitments represent more than 850 megawatts of solar that will be deployed –- enough to power nearly 130,000 homes.

2:44 PM ET by Dan Utech

The Roof of the White House

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the solar panels on the White House roof, and learn more about the new public- and private-sector commitments that organizations have made to advance solar deployment and invest in energy efficiency.

1:25 PM ET by John Podesta

Continued Progress and Plans for Open Government Data

Building upon the Administration’s Open Data progress, and in fulfillment of the Open Data Charter, today we are excited to release the U.S. Open Data Action Plan.

9:09 AM ET by Steve VanRoekel, Todd Park

West Wing Week 05/09/14 or, “Reach Higher”

This week, the First Lady launched her new Reach Higher education initiative, while the President hosted two bilateral meetings and a press conference, let loose some humor at the White House Correspondents Dinner, and traveled to Arkansas and California.

8:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

May 8, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a DNC roundtable. This event at the Beverly Hilton is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will depart Los Angeles en route San Diego, California. The departure from Los Angeles International Airport and arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar are open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will deliver remarks and answer questions at a DCCC event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

In the afternoon, the President will depart San Diego en route San Jose, California. The departure from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and arrival at Moffett Federal Airfield are open to pre-credentialed media.

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

At night, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC reception. There will be travel pool coverage at this event at the Fairmont San Jose.

The President will remain overnight in San Jose.

All times ET
12:30 PM	The President participates in a DNC Roundtable The Beverly Hilton Closed Press
2:10 PM	The President departs Los Angeles Los Angeles International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
2:50 PM	The President arrives San Diego Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Open to pre-credentialed media
4:15 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC event Private Residence Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only
5:30 PM	The President departs San Diego Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Open to pre-credentialed media
6:50 PM	The President arrives San Jose Moffett Federal Airfield Open to pre-credentialed media
7:15 PM	The President participates in a DNC Roundtable Private Residence Closed Press
9:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC reception Fairmont San Jose Pooled Press

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: New York Times

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May 7, 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 will travel to central Arkansas to view the devastation from the recent tornadoes and severe storms and meet with the families affected by this disaster, as well as first responders and recovery workers. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Little Rock Air Force Base is open to pre-credentialed media. The President’s statement will be covered by the travel pool.

In the afternoon, the President will depart central Arkansas en route Los Angeles, California. The departure from Little Rock Air Force Base and the arrival at Los Angeles International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks and answer questions at a joint event for the DSCC and DCCC. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

Later in the evening, the President will be honored at a dinner hosted by the USC Shoah Foundation. There will be travel pool coverage of this event.

The President will remain overnight in Los Angeles.

All times ET
7:30 AM	The Vice President and Secretary of State Kerry meet for breakfast Naval Observatory Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:20 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:15AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
1:35 PM	The President arrives Arkansas Little Rock Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media
3:50 PM	The President delivers a statement Central Arkansas Travel Pool Coverage
4:35 PM	The President departs Arkansas Little Rock Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media
8:00 PM	The President arrives Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
9:55 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC/DSCC joint event Private Residence - Los Angeles Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only
11:10 PM	The President attends USC Shoah Foundation dinner Los Angeles, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Travel Pool Coverage

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 9:15 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: New York Times
Radio: NPR

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White House Social: Teacher Appreciation Week

On Wednesday May 7, 2014, twenty-two educators from across the country gathered at the White House for the White House Social for National Teacher Appreciation Week.

7:08 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

President Obama Tours Tornado Damage in Central Arkansas

The President travels to central Arkansas to tour the tornado-affected areas, and reassures the area's residents that they're not doing this work alone.

6:00 PM ET by David Hudson

U.S. to Help Nigeria in the Search for Kidnapped Girls

President Obama discusses the kidnapping of more than 200 teenage girls in Chibok, Nigeria, and says the United States will send military and law enforcement advisors to Nigeria to help rescue the girls.

3:34 PM ET by David Hudson

Continuing to Support National Service Through the Latest Round of AmeriCorps Grants

The Corporation for National and Community Service announces over $205 million in new grants to AmeriCorps programs, which will support over 280 organizations across the country engaged in national service.

3:13 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

May 6, 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 participate in “Weather from the White House” by conducting a round of interviews with national and local meteorologists from New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, and Columbia, South Carolina. While in Washington, the anchors will spend the day with behind-the-scenes access to the White House and the President’s top advisers. These interviews are embargoed until 5:00PM EDT. The interviews will take place in the Rose Garden.

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

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Opening Ceremony Department of the Interior Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:45 PM	The Vice President ceremonially swears in Puneet Talwar as Assistant Secretary of State State Department Closed Press
2:45 PM	The President is interviewed by local and national meteorologists participating in “Weather from the White House” The Rose Garden
4:15 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of State Kerry Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: The Baltimore Sun
Radio: CBS

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For Cinco de Mayo, President Obama Focuses on Investing in "100,000 Strong in the Americas"

President Obama joins Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel, Assistant Secretary Roberta Jacobson, Assistant Secretary Evan Ryan, foreign government officials, business leaders, and academics to discuss how we can work together to advance "100,000 Strong in the Americas," an initiative focused on expanding educational opportunity and exchange to build connections between the people of the Americas, and to make our region more competitive.

6:29 PM ET by Ben Rhodes

State and Local Officials Join the President in Year of Action to Raise the Minimum Wage

In the year since the President first called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, 10 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to increase the minimum wage. Without waiting on Congress to act, Connecticut, Maryland, and Hawaii are lifting their minimum wages to $10.10 an hour, and other states and localities are considering similar legislation.

5:18 PM ET by David Agnew