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Weekly Address: Merry Christmas from the President and the First Lady

This week, the President and First Lady wish all Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

6:00 AM ET by Simone Leiro

December 23, 2016

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December 22, 2016

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Honoring the Contributions of New American Servicemembers, Veterans, and Their Families

The President is establishing a new group charged with enhancing access to services and benefits for new American service members, veterans, and their families.

2:50 PM ET by Felicia Escobar

Innovative Approaches to Closing the Diaper Gap

When it comes to affording diapers, one third of low-income families are struggling. That's bad for parents and babies alike. Here's how we're helping change that.

10:00 AM ET by Joshua Miller, Luke Tate

Eight Years of Macroeconomic Progress and the Third Estimate of GDP for the Third Quarter of 2016

Real GDP grew 3.5 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter, with the U.S. economy now 11.6 percent larger than at its peak before the crisis.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

December 21, 2016

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December 20, 2016

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Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and the Economy

Today, the White House released a new report on the ways that artificial intelligence will transform our economy over the coming years and decades.

4:30 PM ET by Kristin Lee

December 19, 2016

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President Obama Grants 153 Commutations and 78 Pardons to Individuals Deserving of a Second Chance

Today, the President granted clemency to 231 people who are deserving of a second chance.

3:00 PM ET by Neil Eggleston

December 18, 2016

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December 16, 2016

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9:10 AM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
2:15 PM	The President holds a press conference Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press
5:25 PM	The First Family departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 5:05PM - North Doors of the Palm Room)
5:40 PM	The First Family departs Joint Base Andrews en route Honolulu, Hawaii Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage