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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Weekly Address: Growing Manufacturing with the Auto Industry Turnaround

Speaking from a Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio, the President commends the work of America’s dedicated autoworkers, who have helped reinvigorate the domestic auto industry.

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Weekly Wrap Up

A quick look at the week of May 30th on WhiteHouse.gov:

Joplin: President Obama visits Joplin, MO to meet with those in the community who lost so much in the tornados last week and participate in a Memorial Service at Missouri Southern University.

Small School, Big Dreams: Labor Secretary Hilda Solis delivers the Commencement address at Bridgeport High School in Washington, one of the top three finalists in the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.

West Wing Week: "One Step at a Time" takes you to Joplin, Poland, Arlington and inside the Situation Room with President Obama.

LGBT Pride Month: Kicking off Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, the Office of Public Engagement has launches a new webpage. And here's the Presidential Proclamation.

What's on Your Plate?: First Lady Michelle Obama and Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin unveil the U.S. Department of Agriculture's new food icon, MyPlate.

Cutting Red Tape: The U.S. Department of Energy encourages cities to cut the red tape that can push up the price tags on solar energy projects.

Youth Round Tables: The Office of Public Engagement wraps up the "100 Youth Round Tables" Initiative, ensuring that young people's voice is heard in government.

Memorial Day: The President honors our nations fallen, speaking at a Memorial Day Service at Arlington National Cemetery: "Honor the Sacrifice of Those We've Lost".

Get Prepared: The Federal Emergency Management Agency announces June 1st as the start of hurricane season, and gives tips on how to keep you and your family safe.

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Subject: Weekly Women's Update: Joplin, Roundtables, and LGBT Issues

The White House Friday, June 3, 2011

Weekly Women's Update

Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! In the wake of the recent tragedies across the Midwest, the President traveled to Joplin, Missouri to meet with families in the community who lost a great deal in the tornadoes last week. Back home, the President and First Lady celebrated Memorial Day with military members, Gold Star families, and veterans at Arlington National Cemetery.

This week wrapped up President Obama’s “100 Youth Roundtables” initiative. In addition, on June 1st, the President issued a proclamation for LGBT Pride Month and the White House launched a new webpage, Winning the Future: President Obama and LBGT Americans.

Read a great blog by the Council on Women and Girls outgoing Deputy Director, Jennifer Kaplan, and other events throughout the Administration below. And remember, if you have friends or family who would like to join our Council on Women and Girls efforts, please have them click here.

Highlights

The President Visits Families in Joplin
On Sunday, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri to meet with families in the community who lost so much in the tornados last week. Additionally, President Obama participated in a Memorial Service at Missouri Southern University.

President Barack Obama greets Hugh Hills, 85, in front of his home in Joplin, Mo., May 29, 2011. Hills hid in a closet during the tornado, which destroyed the second floor and half the first floor of his house. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama greets Hugh Hills, 85, in front of his home in Joplin, Mo., May 29, 2011. Hills hid in a closet during the tornado, which destroyed the second floor and half the first floor of his house. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The First Lady Launches “MyPlate” Initiative
First Lady Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin today unveiled the federal government's new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices.

Deputy Director Jenny Kaplan Speaks on Women’s Advancement
Jenny Kaplan writes about her experiences creating change for women and girls through her role as the outgoing Deputy Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls.

White House Launches Winning the Future for LGBT Americans
In honor of LGBT Pride Month, the White House Office of Public Engagement has launched the new, “Winning the Future: President Obama & LGBT Americans” webpage. This webpage is designed to keep you updated on the steps the President and his Administration have taken to benefit the LGBT community.

The President Visits France for G-8 Summit
President Obama wrapped up the G-8 Summit in Deauville, France, and held a bilateral meeting with French President Nicholas Sarkozy of France. In a statement following his meeting with President Sarkozy, President Obama commented on the “enormous convergence of approaches and views on the challenges that we face around the world” including changes in the Middle East and North Africa.

First Lady Michelle Obama Pays a Visit to Sesame Street
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden stopped by Sesame Street to film public service announcements for Joining Forces, their national initiative to support and honor our troops and their families.

Dr. Jill Biden Echoes the Message of the Integrity of Military Service
In the wake of the Memorial Day holiday, Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, sent an email to the White House email list encouraging all Americans to honor our brave men and women in uniform by supporting our military families and veterans.

Be a Champion of Change: Nominate a Leader in Your Community
Know someone who is doing extraordinary things to make a difference in your community? Nominate them to be a Champion of Change. We’ll consider your nominations as we invite people who are bringing about change in their communities to the White House to share their ideas on how to win the future.

A National Conversation on Immigration Reform
May 31, 2011 - Over the past three weeks, we’ve had hundreds of Americans in all parts of the country and all walks of life participate in conversations about realistic solutions to fixing our broken immigration system.

Equal Access to Transportation For All
Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood describes the administration's efforts to make transportation more accessible for everyone.

Vice President Joe Biden Delivers Weekly Address
On Saturday, Vice President Joe Biden delivered the Weekly Address, celebrating the success of the American auto industry in the wake of Chrysler paying back their loans.

America’s Auto Industry Begins Revitalization
This White House report highlights the resurgence of the American auto industry. The report discusses the jobs created in the sector, the turnaround of the companies that are now turning a profit, and how entire communities have been revitalized by a strengthened auto industry.

West Wing Week: “One Step at a Time”
This week, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri in the wake of historic and deadly tornadoes to see the devastation first hand. The President finished his week-long trip to Europe in Poland and visited Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

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