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DAILY SNAPSHOT Saturday, May 17, 2014             Featured Weekly Address: Working When Congress Won't Act In this week's address, the President discusses actions to expand opportunity for more Americans, with or without the help of Republicans in Congress, including his Administration's efforts to cut red tape for major transportation infrastructure projects. In the coming days, the President will meet with business leaders to highlight the importance of bringing jobs back to America and will also discuss the economic benefits of making it easier for tourists to visit and spend money at attractions in the U.S., which in turn helps local businesses and grows the economy for everyone. Click here to watch the President's Weekly Address.       Top Stories Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and Continuing the March Toward Justice The Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education marked a major victory for the cause of equal justice under law, an inflection point in American history, and a spark that in many ways ignited the modern Civil Rights Movement. READ MORE In Case You Missed It: The President and Vice President Stop By a Shake Shack Yesterday afternoon, President Obama and Vice President Biden stopped by a local Shake Shack for burgers, and spoke briefly about the need for Congress to pass transportation funding. READ MORE West Wing Week 05/16/14 or, "Go Solar!" This week, the President praised the power of solar, honored this year's TOP COPS, awarded the Medal of Honor, and traveled to New York for the opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. READ MORE    Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to [e-mail] 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