The White House -- Words Need to Lead to Action on Gun Violence

Posted: 19 Dec 12


On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM, The White House <info@messages.whitehouse.gov> wrote:

Your Daily Snapshot forWednesday, Dec. 19, 2012   President Obama: "Words Need to Lead to Action" on Gun Violence Five days after the tragic shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama said that he is committed to reducing the epidemic of gun violence that plagues this country every single day. At a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, the President announced that Vice President Joe Biden will lead a new initiative that has been tasked with identifying concrete proposals for real reform by January. Find out more about the steps the Administration is taking. President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden, delivers a statement and takes questions about the Administration’s gun policy process in the wake of the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Dec. 19, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog: Congressional Republicans "Plan B" Legislation: Cuts Taxes for Millionaires, Fails To Meet The Test Of Balance Today, White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer released a statement on the Congressional Republican “Plan B” legislation. In addition, the White House released a fact sheet detailing the harmful impacts of the Congressional Republican “Plan B” legislation. Resources for Parents and Schools After Connecticut Tragedy Following 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. President Obama at Prayer Vigil for Connecticut Shooting Victims: "Newtown, You Are Not Alone" On Sunday, President Obama traveled to Newtown, CT to meet with the families of those who were lost in Friday's tragic shooting, and to thank first responders for their work. The President spoke at an interfaith vigil for families of the victims. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: The President delivers a statement; the Vice President also attends  6:45 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Diplomatic Corps Holiday Reception   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 The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111