Conspicuous Gallantry

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011

Conspicuous Gallantry Today, the President will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. He will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Watch the event live starting at 2:45 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/live. President Barack Obama enjoys a beer with Dakota Meyer on the patio outside of the Oval Office, Sept. 14, 2011. The President will present Meyer with the Medal of Honor tomorrow during a ceremony at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Office Hours 9/14/11 or "Make Voices Heard": Stephanie Cutter Answers Your Questions on TwitterStephanie Cutter, Assistant to the President and Deputy Senior Advisor, answers your questions on the American Jobs Act. President Obama: "Tax Relief for Every Worker and Every Small Business" President Obama travels to North Carolina State University to outline how the American Jobs Act will help small businesses like WestStar Precision create jobs and get the economy growing faster. 17 Years After Violence Against Women Act, Vice President Calls on New Generation to Take Action Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hold a reception to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) being signed into law.