Subject: Choosing a New Secretary of Labor
From: "The White House" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:10:32 -0500

The White House Your Daily Snapshot for
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 

Choosing a New Secretary of Labor

President Obama yesterday announced that he has chosen Thomas Perez, the head of the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, to be the next Secretary of Labor.

Speaking in the East Room of the White House, the President introduced Perez: the son of Dominican immigrants, who helped pay his way through college by working as a garbage collector.

Learn more about the President's choice for Department of Labor [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/18/president-obama-nominates-thomas-perez-secretary-labor?utm_source=031913&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily ].

President Obama Nominates Thomas Perez for Secretary of Labor [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/18/president-obama-nominates-thomas-perez-secretary-labor?utm_source=031913&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=daily ]

In Case You Missed It

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Ben Rhodes Previews President Obama's Trip to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/15/ben-rhodes-previews-president-obamas-trip-israel-west-bank-and-jordan?utm_source=031913&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ] 
In the first foreign trip of his second term in office, President Obama will meet with the new Israeli government and speak to the Israeli people, as well as meet with the Palestinian leadership and the King of Jordan.

President Obama Hosts a Celebration of Women's History Month at the White House [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/18/president-obama-hosts-celebration-womens-history-month-white-house?utm_source=031913&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ] 
The President vowed that he and his entire administration will do everything they can to ensure equality and opportunity for all women.

Affordable Care Act at Three: Consumer Protections [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/03/18/affordable-care-act-three-consumer-protections?utm_source=031913&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=daily ] 
The Affordable Care Act brings an end to some of the worst insurance industry practices that have kept affordable health coverage out of reach for millions of Americans, especially when they needed it most. Under the health care law, consumers can be confident that their insurance will protect them if they get sick and their families won’t be crushed by medical bills.

Today's Schedule

"All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)."

*4:30 AM:* The Vice President attends the Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City

*9:45 AM:* The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

*10:30 AM:* The President meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

*11:00 AM:* Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=031913&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*11:25 AM:* The President greets First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland 

*12:00 PM:* The President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny attend a St. Patrick's Day lunch

*5:45 PM:* The President and the First Lady host a St. Patrick's Day reception WhiteHouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live?utm_source=031913&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=daily ]

*7:45 PM:* The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

*8:00 PM:* The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Tel Aviv, Israel

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