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DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, May 12, 2014             Featured Not your average big-box store: Last Friday, President Obama visited a Walmart in Mountain View, California, that's making big changes to the way it uses energy. "A few years ago, you decided to put solar panels on the roof of the store," he explained. "You replaced some traditional light bulbs with LEDs. You made refrigerator cases more efficient. And you even put in a charging station for electric vehicles." Find out how energy-efficient practices are helping the store save money -- and creating jobs in the process. President Barack Obama walks through the aisles at Walmart prior to his remarks on energy efficiency in Mountain View, Calif., May 9, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories Happy Mother's Day, from the ACA More than 8 million Americans have signed up for coverage through HealthCare.gov. And for families across America, that's making a difference -- providing peace of mind for parents and kids alike. READ MORE The First Lady: "One of the Greatest Lessons I Learned from My Mom" In honor of Mother's Day, First Lady Michelle Obama shared a message about one of the greatest lessons she learned from her mom: the importance of education. READ MORE Weekly Address: The First Lady Marks Mother's Day and Speaks Out on the Tragic Kidnapping in Nigeria In this week's address, First Lady Michelle Obama honored all mothers for Mother's Day and offered her thoughts, prayers, and support in the wake of the unconscionable terrorist kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian girls. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Jose Mujica Cordano of Uruguay; the Vice President also attends 12:45 PM: The Vice President holds a lunch meeting with President Mujica 1:15 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 5:25 PM: The President honors the 2014 National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS award winners; the Vice President also attends WATCH LIVE    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