President Obama on Deficit Talks: "We're in the 11th Hour"

Your Daily Snapshot forWednesday, July 20, 2011 President Obama on Deficit Talks: "We're in the 11th Hour"Yesterday, the President provided an update on the efforts to lift the debt ceiling and also tackle the underlying challenges we face with our national debt and deficits. Watch the video or read remarks from the briefing on the progress that has been made. In Case You Missed ItHere are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama Supports the Respect for Marriage ActPresident Obama expresses his support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which will be introduced in the Senate on July 20 Sixth Grader Advocates for School Supplies – President Obama RespondsWorried about deep budget cuts in education, a middle school student from Lodi, California writes to the President and receives a personal response. Making History: $142.3 Million for 155 Communities NationwideThrough the Community Development Financial Institution Fund, the Treasury will distribute over $100 million to economically distressed communities. Today's ScheduleAll times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors11:00 AM: The President participates in regional interviews on the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 1:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta2:15 PM: First Lady Michelle Obama makes an announcement on access to healthy, affordable food