DAILY SNAPSHOT
Friday, March 27, 2015

Cracking Down on Abusive Payday Lending

President Obama traveled to Birmingham, Alabama yesterday to highlight new actions that the Administration is taking to protect you -- the American consumer.

While advocating for the American middle class, the President praised the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for recently taking new steps to crack down on abusive payday lending practices. President Obama also hosted an economic roundtable at Lawson State Community College, where he spoke about the progress we’ve made in building a safer and stronger financial system.

Watch the President's remarks and learn more about how we’re working to end abusive payday lending practices.

WATCH: The President Interviews the Creator of “The Wire” About the War on Drugs

This week, President Obama sat down with David Simon, former reporter and creator of HBO's "The Wire," to talk honestly about the challenges that law enforcement face and the consequences communities bear from the war on drugs. Listen to what they had to say.

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In Pictures: The First Lady's Trip to Japan and Cambodia

First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to Japan and Cambodia last week to further develop the Let Girls Learn initiative -- a global effort to get 62 million girls worldwide the education they deserve. Take a look at photos from the First Lady's travels.

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Taking Our Nation's Daughters and Sons to Work

For this year's Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, we're expanding the White House event to more youth from the local Washington, D.C. area. We're also encouraging other employers to join us in this new effort, so learn how you can take part in giving more youth this unique opportunity.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

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

3:15 PM: The President meets with members of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

4:25 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew