Ask Your Questions about Startup America on Google+

Your Daily Snapshot for
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Today at 5:30 p.m. EST, senior Administration officials and one of America's successful entrepreneurs are joining a conversation with Americans across the country in a special White House Google+ Hangout focused on Startup America.

Join the Hangout and learn more about Startup America, a White House initiative that was launched to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship throughout the nation. Engage with:

• Gene Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council
• Steve Case, Chairman of the Startup America Partnership
• Aneesh Chopra, US Chief Technology Officer

Ask your question and watch the Hangout live.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

8:00 AM: The President delivers remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast; the Vice President and the First Lady also attend

12:00 PM: The President meets with senior advisors; The Vice President delivers remarks at the Communications Workers of America Legislative Conference

1:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney [*]

2:00 PM: The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

2:30 PM: The President meets with Secretary Geithner

[*] Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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