Your Daily Snapshot for
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
Watch Live: President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki
Today, President Obama meets with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq. Following the bilateral meeting, the President
and Prime Minister Maliki will hold a joint press conference at 11:35 a.m. EST.
In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:
Twitter followers from all around the country visited the White House for a special holiday tweetup.
President Obama calls on Congress to do what's right for the American people by extending the payroll tax cut and
confirming Richard Cordray to lead a new consumer-watchdog agency that will protect families from dishonest business
practices.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will help protect the one in five Americans over the age of 65 who fall victim
to financial scams.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
9:45 AM: The President and the Vice President hold an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq
10:15 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
11:35 AM: The President and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki hold a joint press conference
12:45 PM: The President, the Vice President and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attend a wreath laying ceremony
4:30 PM: The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton
Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live
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