Subject: Merry Christmas from the President and First Lady
From: "The White House" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:31:53 -0600

Your Daily Snapshot for
Saturday, Dec. 25,  2010

 

Merry Christmas from the President and First Lady 

President Obama and the First Lady wish families across the country a “Merry Christmas” and encourage everyone to support the troops and their families this holiday season.  Visit www.serve.gov [http://www.serve.gov/]  to find ideas for what you can do to help our servicemen and women and their families.

Watch the video. [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/25/weekly-address-merry-christmas-president-first-lady?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=image&utm_campaign=daily] 

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Weekly Wrap-Up

Holidays at the White House [http://www.whitehouse.gov/holidays?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : The White House celebrates Simple Gifts this holiday season. You're invited to tour the Christmas decorations, watch behind-the-scenes videos, share a Season's Greetings message with the troops and more.

Tracking Santa [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/24/tracking-santa-interview-with-head-researcher?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : The Department of Energy's Los Alamos lab uses state of the art technology to track Santa Claus as he circles the globe.

West Wing Week Video [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/24/west-wing-week-aka-santa-claus?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : “AKA Santa Claus” -- walk step by step with the President as he signs the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” reads to kids for the Holidays, and receives the Census report.

5 Achievements [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/23/5-post-election-achievements-you-should-know-about?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : As the President said, it’s been the most productive post-election period we’ve seen in decades. Here are five post-election achievements you should know about.

White House Staff: It Gets Better Video [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/20/white-house-staff-it-gets-better?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : Inspired by President Obama’s It Gets Better video, several LGBT White House staffers decided to add their voices to the project.

“'Out of Many, We Are One” [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/22/president-signs-repeal-dont-ask-dont-tell-out-many-we-are-one?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : The President signs the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” -- the right thing to do for our military, and the right thing to do for our country.

The President’s Press Conference [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/22/presidents-press-conference-most-productive-post-election-period-we-ve-had-decades?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : As this session of Congress draws to a close, the President reflects on the flurry of productivity for the American people during the final stretch.

Behind-the-Scenes Video: [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/20/behind-scenes-a-day-service-with-president-obama-and-los-angeles-lakers?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily]  A day of service with President Obama and the Los Angeles Lakers.

White House White Board Video: [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/21/white-house-white-board-health-reform-rate-review?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily]  HHS Secretary Sebelius explains how a new rule helps states review and crack down on unjustified premium hikes and protect consumers.

My American Story [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/22/my-american-story-volunteers-making-impact?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : Americans step up to be a part of the solution – watch the video [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/22/my-american-story-volunteers-making-impact?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] , then visit Serve.gov [http://www.serve.gov/]  to find a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.

CAPTA [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/20/president-obama-signs-critical-legislation-prevent-child-abuse-and-domestic-violence?utm_source=122510&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] : President Obama signs the reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) – critical legislation to prevent child abuse and domestic violence.

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