DAILY SNAPSHOT
Monday, March 16, 2015

A Surprise Visit from the President

On Friday, President Obama traveled to Gilbert, AZ to pay a surprise visit to the new home of Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg. Cory is an Army Ranger who has made remarkable progress since he suffered a brain injury while serving in Afghanistan several years ago.

This was the final stop in the President's day-long trip, which began with a visit to the Phoenix VA medical facility and a roundtable discussion with VA Secretary Bob McDonald, Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson, and veterans to hear about the progress we've made to improve the VA's ability to serve our veterans. The President also announced the launch of The MyVA Advisory Committee, which will advise the VA on additional ways that it can improve on delivering care to our veterans.

See the President's surprise visit and learn more about how the VA is working to better serve our veterans.

President Barack Obama visits with Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg and family members at his newly finished home in Gilbert, Arizona, March 13, 2015. Remsburg suffered a severe brain injury in Afghanistan several years ago and has made remarkable progress. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Weekly Address: A Student Aid Bill of Rights

In this week's address, President Obama laid out his vision for quality, affordable higher education for all Americans. The President has already made historic investments in college education affordability, and earlier this week, he announced a Student Aid Bill of Rights -- a set of guiding principles behind his vision for affordable education. Visit WhiteHouse.gov/CollegeOpportunity to add your name.

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Mean Tweets: President Obama Edition

Here at the White House, President Obama is always looking for new ways to engage with the public -- respond to a few letters, meet a few new faces, or read a few mean tweets. Last week, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel graciously offered the President that unique opportunity.

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"The Single Most Powerful Word"

Last week, the President focused on students and college affordability at Benedict College, Georgia Tech, and back at the People's House -- as did Dr. Jill Biden, who met with community college students in Gainesville and Austin. The First Lady also hosted a Nowruz celebration, and the First Family marched in Selma to mark an important anniversary for civil rights. See more in the latest edition of West Wing Week

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:00 AM: The President meets with the Council of the Great City Schools Leadership

12:30 PM: Press briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

12:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Maryland State Police Forensic Science Laboratory