Briefing Bites: Iran, XL pipeline, and pressuring the 'super committee'![]() Today’s briefing by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney spanned many topics, everything from the impending release of the IAEA’s report on Iran’s nuclear program to the actions of the Congressional ‘super committee’ to the proposed Keystone natural gas pipeline. On the Iranian nuclear report, Carney’s common refrain was that he wouldn’t comment on a report that hasn’t been released yet, but he did expound a little bit on what the Obama administration expects to see when the IAEA releases its report this week:
Just a day after a large anti-pipeline protest literally surrounded the White House, Carney was asked again about how involved the president will be in the final decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project: FULL POST Bypassing congress, Obama unveils latest jobs push for veterans![]() President Obama unveiled three executive actions Monday aimed at helping unemployed veterans secure private-sector employment, the White House’s latest effort to bypass Congress with initiatives designed to spur economic growth. Flanked by members of veterans associations in the Rose Garden, the president announced three new programs the White House says will reduce the time it takes a veteran to find a job. It’s part of what the White has dubbed the “We Can’t Wait” campaign – a series of moves Obama says he can initiate without congressional authorization. “Just think about the skills these Veterans have acquired – often at a very young age,” Obama said. “Think about the leadership they learned – the cutting edge technologies that they've mastered. Their ability to adapt to changing and unpredictable circumstances you can't just get from a classroom.” Among the new initiatives is a Veteran Gold Card which will provide post-9/11 service members with six months of personal career support, an online search tool which will suggest career paths tailored to a transitioning veteran’s position in the service, and an online jobs bank launched with the support of the leading internet job search companies. CNN Poll of Polls: President's approval rating remains in the mid-forties![]() The guys over at the Political Ticker have a new post up about President Obama's approval rating that's definitely worth checking out. Here's the highlight:
Check out the whole article here. Obama back on the fundraising trail![]() President Obama returns to the fundraising circuit Monday evening, set to attend a reception at a private Washington residence where event-goers have paid at least $17,900 per person to attend. According to a Democratic National Committee official, the high-dollar fundraiser is being hosted by Dwight Bush, president of Urban Trust Bank, and his wife Antoinette - a partner at the prominent law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom. The fundraiser is the president’s first since his swing through Nevada, California, and Colorado two weeks ago. The DNC expects about 45 people to attend tonight’s event – translating to a cash haul of at least $800,000. Morning Briefing: One year out![]() The 1600 Report's daily roundup of what the White House is reading this morning online and in the papers: Mood is dark around White House one year before election [WashPost] Elizabeth Warren is part of the 1 percent [POLITCO] Cain trying to get back on some kind of message [NYTimes] Republicans think Romney is most electable [WashPost] What’s wrong the flat tax? [NYTimes] Is it time to scrap the dollar bill? [NYTimes] POTUS' Day Ahead: November 7![]() President Obama will spend much of this Monday behind closed doors, receiving his daily briefing at 9:45 a.m. and meeting with senior advisors 30 minutes later. In the afternoon, the president will meet with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in the Oval Office, but this event is open to photographers only. He then meets with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Wrapping up the day, the president heads to a local DC residence for a fundraiser. That event is also closed to television cameras. Full schedule after the jump: |
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