TODAY NEWS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ON APRIL 13, 2015
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Here's what's going on at the White House today.
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President Obama met with Cuban President Raul Castro in Panama City on Saturday -- marking the first full meeting between the leaders of the two countries since we announced a new diplomatic path with Cuba.
The two presidents discussed our shared histories, significant policy changes, and the positive response in both countries to this thaw in relations. "This is obviously a historic meeting," said President Obama -- who was in Central America for the seventh Summit of the Americas, a tradition that brings together the leaders of North and South America to discuss issues that impact the region.
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In this week's address, the Vice President laid out his and the President's plan to make two years of community college free for responsible students. A better-educated citizenry is necessary to ensure that the United States continues to out-compete the rest of the world. Making two years of community college free is good for workers, good for companies, and good for our economy.
More than 120,000 people signed a petition calling for a ban on the dangerous and unacceptable practice of conversion therapy -- and on Wednesday, we responded. The overwhelming scientific evidence demonstrates that conversion therapy is neither medically or ethically appropriate and can cause substantial harm. That's why the Obama administration supports efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors.
Last week, the President made an important announcement about preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, traveled west to champion high-tech jobs in Louisville and clean energy jobs in Salt Lake City, had some fun at the 137th-annual White House Easter Egg Roll, and flew to Jamaica for a meeting with leaders of Caribbean nations.
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All times are Eastern Time (ET)
10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
12:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2015 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference
1:45 PM: The President attends a meeting with leaders of American Jewish organizations
2:25 PM: The President is interviewed by local news anchors participating in "Live from the White House"
4:45 PM: The President meets with Jewish community leaders
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