NEWS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ON JUNE 23, 2015


 
Here's what's going on at the White House today.
 
  
 
DAILY SNAPSHOT
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 Follow Along: The President's Day
All times are Eastern Time (ET)
10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

 
 
 From the Photo Office
The President hosts an Iftar dinner.
President Barack Obama hosts an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan in the East Room of the White House, June 22, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

 
 
 More from 1600 Penn
Today, the White House is convening a Summit to bring together health and medical professionals, academics, and other stakeholders to empower people and communities with the information and tools they need to protect public health in the face of climate change. Follow along live on the White House Blog.
In this week's address, the President spoke to his priority of growing the economy and opening new avenues of opportunity for hardworking Americans.
Trade Adjustment Assistance has provided much-needed support to 2.2 million workers since it was created, including more than 23,000 veterans since October 2009 alone. Read a few of the stories of workers who have benefited from TAA.

 
 
 Quote of the Day
"I was nervous every day that during dance, my ankle would break and I wouldn't have money to fix it. ... I now have health insurance (a silver plan) for $54.99 a month."