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DAILY SNAPSHOT Thursday, July 24, 2014

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Have You Heard This Word Before?

You might be seeing the word "inversions" in the news headlines a lot lately. It's a specific kind of corporate merger deal -- but it's not exactly the most intuitive name for a corporate tax loophole.

So we're going to break it down for you -- because these loopholes could cost taxpayers nearly $20 billion over the next 10 years. And we could instead use this money to rebuild America, by investing in our roads and bridges, equipping our schools with the resources they need, and defending our country at home.

Learn more about "inversions" and how we can do away with them.

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White House White Board: Vice President Biden on Rebuild America

Vice President Biden takes the marker in our newest White House White Board, and spends a few minutes explaining the history of America's infrastructure -- and why we need a long-term solution that will repair our transportation grid, invest in new infrastructure technologies, and rebuild America for a 21st-century economy.

Tomorrow, you're invited to join a conversation on the President's new Executive Order to protect LGBT workers and expand opportunity for the LGBT community. Join Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, for a Tumblr Q&A this Friday, July 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Forty-five years ago today, two American astronauts -- Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong -- landed on the moon's Sea of Tranquility, and Neil Armstrong planted the first footprint on the surface of the moon. As he made those first steps, Armstrong uttered that simple phrase we still remember today: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

9:15 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the National Urban League’s Annual

12:50 PM: The President attends a DNC event

4:25 PM: The President delivers remarks WATCH LIVE

6:05 PM: The President departs Los Angeles en route Washington, DC

10:35 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

10:50 PM: The President arrives the White House


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