Photo: Baby Force One

President Barack Obama holds a baby in the air while talking with patrons during a stop for lunch at The Coupe in Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

 Weekly Address: Ensuring 2014 is a Year of Action to Grow the Economy

In this week’s address, President Obama calls 2014 a year of action, which should start with Congress quickly passing emergency unemployment insurance for the 1.3 million Americans who lost this vital lifeline as they fight to find jobs and make ends meet.

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Weekly Wrap Up: "Every kid in this country can make it"

Last week, the President repeatedly called for Congress to extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance for more than a million Americans, and announced the first five of what will be 20 Promise Zones to help change the odds for kids, as the War on Poverty turned 50. And as a polar vortex descended on much of the country, the President's Science Advisor explained why.

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All times are Eastern Time (ET)

6:45 AM: The Vice President arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport

9:30 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the State Funeral of Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon

10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:00 PM: The Vice President attends the Former Prime Minister’s burial service

2:15 PM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with the President Mariano Rajoy Brey of Spain

5:30 PM: The Vice President meets with President Shimon Peres of Israel

8:00 PM: The Vice President attends a working dinner with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel