Obama Watch: Week of March 1
The First Lady promotes her Let's Move initiative. Plus more!
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Money for Schools - The president spoke at an America’s Promise Alliance Education event in D.C. Monday morning. The alliance was founded by former Secretary of State General Colin Powell and his wife, Alliance Chair Alma Powell. During his remarks, Obama announced a plan to offer $900 million in grants to states and districts that turn around schools that are low performing. The president also talked about different ways to get students prepared for life after high school, which could include college or a career.
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Monday’s Meetings - Monday afternoon, Obama will have meetings with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in the Oval Office.
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Main Street Tour - The president will continue his White House to Main Street Tour, Tuesday, with a stop in Savannah, Ga. While in the Peach State, Obama will meet with workers, small business owners and local leaders about their struggles with the economy. He’ll also discuss ways the government can work with them to bring the economy back.
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Meetings - After returning from Georgia, the president will attend meetings at the White House for the rest of the week.
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Over the Weekend… - Obama is in excellent general health and fit for duty, according to the White House physician who gave the president his physical at the National Naval Medical Center this weekend. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Kuhlman said Obama should continue his fight against smoking, use nicotine gum and return for another check up in August of next year. In addition, the president also needs to watch his cholesterol level, which has crept up. After the physical, Obama visited 12 service men and woman receiving treat
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