Subject: Ten Days Left to Apply for the 2011 Commencement Challenge
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Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:46:41 -0600

Your Daily Snapshot for
Tuesday, March 1,  2011

 

Ten Days Left to Apply for the 2011 Commencement Challenge 

The application deadline for the 2011 Commencement Challenge is March 11, 2011 - just ten days away!  The Commencement Challenge is a chance for public high schools across the country to tell President Obama how their school is preparing students for college and career. President Obama will deliver the commencement address at the winning school this spring.

Learn more and apply today [http://www.whitehouse.gov/commencement?utm_source=030111&utm_medium=image&utm_campaign=daily] .

Photo of the Day

 [http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/february-2011-photo-day?utm_source=030111&utm_medium=image&utm_campaign=daily] 

Vice President Joe Biden, seen through a window in the Butlers’ Pantry, addresses a bipartisan group of governors in the State Dining Room of the White House, Feb. 28, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog?utm_source=030111&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] .

Marking the 8th Anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/03/01/marking-8th-anniversary-department-homeland-security?utm_source=030111&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] 
In 2003, the Department of Homeland Security came into existence. Secretary Janet Napolitano observes the anniversary of that occasion, and discusses the continuing mission of DHS.

President Obama to America's Governors: "The Flexibility That You Need to Find Your Own Innovative Ways Forward" [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/02/28/president-obama-americas-governors-flexibility-you-need-find-your-own-innovative-way?utm_source=030111&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] 
The President and Vice President address America's Governors, touching on topics ranging from the health care law to rebuilding America's infrastructure.

First Lady Michelle Obama & Dr. Jill Biden to America's Governors: Support Our Military Families [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/02/28/first-lady-michelle-obama-dr-jill-biden-americas-governors-support-our-military-fami?utm_source=030111&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily] 
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden address the National Governors' Association and talk about their initiative to support America's military families.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:15 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

12:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  [http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=030111&utm_medium=intro&utm_campaign=daily] 

4:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Gates
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