The White House -- We Hear You

Posted:  21 Dec 12


On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 9:36 AM, The White House <info@messages.whitehouse.gov> wrote:

Your Daily Snapshot forFriday, December 21, 2012   We Hear You This morning, the White House responded to petitions on the We the People platform asking the Administration to take action to reduce gun violence in our country. President Obama recorded this video response to petition signers, and we want to make sure you had a chance to see it, too. Watch President Obama's video message on reducing gun violence. West Wing Week: 12/21/12 or "We Are There For Them" This week, the President addressed the national tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and promised meaningful action to address gun violence. The White House also hosted some of its newest Pinterest followers, and the President spread some holiday cheer. Watch this episode of West Wing Week. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: First Lady Michelle Obama: "Talking to Our Kids about Newtown" In an open letter to parents, First Lady Michelle Obama offers some ideas for discussing the tragedy in Newtown with children and young people. Read the First Lady’s letter. A Principled Stance on the Internet's Future Last Friday, the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) ended without broad agreement regarding proposed revisions to a major international telecommunications treaty. Resources for Parents and Schools After Connecticut Tragedy Following last Friday's shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, CT, the Department of Education has provided a number of resources to help parents in the wake of traumatic events, as well as a host of resources to help schools prepare for and recover from crisis. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:30 AM: The President observes a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Newtown shooting 9:35 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The President and the Vice President deliver remarks at the funeral service for the late Senator Daniel Inouye  1:30 PM: The President makes a personnel announcement   Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Google+     T Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111