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Thursday, October 1, 2015 (2)

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

 4:10 PM: The President delivers remarks to Democratic State Legislators Tune in live

President Obama Speaks With Cuban President Raul Castro

President Obama met with Cuban President Raul Castro yesterday to discuss recent advances in our relationship with Cuba. They spoke about the successful visit of Pope Francis to both countries, as well as new U.S. regulatory changes that will allow more Americans to travel to and do business with Cuba, while helping to improve the lives of the Cuban people.

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A Chance to Help Syrian Refugees

Find out what you can do to support the crucial humanitarian efforts on the ground.

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First Lady Michelle Obama Asks: "What did you learn in school?"

The First Lady launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the 62 million girls who are locked out of brighter futures because they can't get the education they deserve.

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Behind the Lens: Photographing the President at a Federal Prison

A few months ago, Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza accompanied President Obama as he became the first sitting president to visit a federal prison in El Reno, Oklahoma.

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"The real path to lasting stability and progress is not less democracy -- I believe it is more democracy -- in terms of free speech, in terms of freedom of religion, rule of law, strong civil societies -- all that has to play a part in countering violent extremism."