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Friday, March 13, 2015

NEWS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ON MARCH 13, 2015

e's what's going on at the White House today.
 
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Friday, March 13, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
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This week, the President focused on students and college affordability at Benedict College, Georgia Tech, and back at the People's House -- as did Dr. Jill Biden, who met with community college students in Gainesville and Austin. The First Lady also hosted a Nowruz celebration, and the First Family marched in Selma to mark an important anniversary for civil rights.
WATCH: West Wing Week.

 
 
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Here at the White House, President Obama is always looking for new ways to engage with the public -- respond to a few letters, meet a few new faces, or read a few mean tweets. Last night, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel graciously offered the President that unique opportunity.
This summer, we're holding the first-ever White House Demo Day, bringing together entrepreneurs from all walks of life, from all across the country. Unlike a private-sector Demo Day, where entrepreneurs show off for funders, ours will demo individual success stories, highlighting the individual journeys of a diverse set of entrepreneurs.
Earlier this week, 47 Republican Senators sent a letter to Iran's leaders that was expressly designed to undercut the President in the midst of sensitive international negotiations. Many Americans -- whether they agree with the President's policies or not -- expressed outrage, disbelief, and disappointment at the Senators' actions.

 
 
 Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Time (ET)
1:05 PM: The President departs Los Angeles, California en route Phoenix, Arizona
2:15 PM: The President arrives in Phoenix, Arizona
3:10 PM: The President receives a briefing on veterans issues
6:25 PM: The President departs Phoenix, Arizona
10:00 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews
10:15 PM: The President arrives the White House