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Your Daily Snapshot for
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Last night, President Obama gave his 3rd State of the Union Address to Congress. The President laid out his blueprint for an economy that’s built to last -- an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values.

If you did miss it, you can still watch the enhanced address at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU, with graphics and slides that illustrate why the President’s blueprint is so important for America’s middle class. And if you have questions about the President’s address, check out our lineup of Office Hours on Twitter with 30 White House Officials. In addition President Obama will answer your questions in a special Google+ Hangout on Monday, January 30th, and Vice President Biden will participate in his first-ever Twitter interview on Thursday, January 26th.
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Watch the President's State of the Union with enhanced graphics.

In Case You Missed It
Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:
Your Twitter Interview with Vice President Biden
On Thursday, January 26th, Vice President Biden will answer questions submitted by people from across the country in his first Twitter interview.

President Obama in the State of the Union
Miss something the President said at the State of the Union? Read the remarks, watch the video, or learn more.

The Blueprint for an America Built to Last
The ideas from the 2012 State of the Union represent a blueprint for building an America that lasts.
Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
9:50 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews
10:05 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Cedar Rapids, IA
12:20 PM: The President arrives Cedar Rapids, IA
12:40 PM: The President tours Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing
12:55 PM: The President delivers remarks at Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing [*]
2:30 PM: The President departs Cedar Rapids, IA en route Phoenix, AZ
5:35 PM: The President arrives Phoenix, AZ
6:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at Intel Ocotillo Campus [*]
8:35 PM: The President departs Phoenix, AZ en route Las Vegas, NV
9:30 PM: The President arrives Las Vegas, NV
[*]Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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