White House

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/23/2012

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

12:12 P.M. EDT

MR. CARNEY:  Good day, ladies and gentlemen.  Thanks for being here.  I have no announcements, so let's get started.

Recently, President Obama met with some youth with disabilities. He wanted to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy. So, he sat down with participants from the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program. These young people are passionate and strong representatives for millions of people with disabilities across the country.

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the White House hosted PTA day and the annual Iftar dinner, the President addressed the drought and spoke with the Curiosity team, and the Administration began accepting applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. That's August 10th to August 16th or, "Dream Day."

The Kids' State Dinner is a White House original in many ways -- it's not only the first time the guests of honor are ALL under the age of 13, it's also the first time the White House kitchen has served a formal meal where the entire menu was created by "chefs" who have no formal training.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/20/12

President Obama discussed the Administration's all-hands-on-deck approach to one of the worst droughts in more than fifty years.

Raul Alvillar, Associate Director at the Office of Public Engagement in the Office of the Vice President, talks about his first job, the lessons he learned and how they still apply to his work today. Go find your first job at http://www.whitehouse.gov/summerjobs

Julie Rodriguez, Associate Director of Latino Affairs and Immigration, talks about her first job, the lessons she learned and how they still apply to her work today. Go find your first job at http://www.whitehouse.gov/summerjobs

The White House Office of Public Engagement and Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships honors 10 individuals who are doing tremendous work in the fields of fatherhood and low-income men and boys. June 13, 2012.

Terry Hanson, Domestic Director in the Presidential Personnel Office, talks about his first job, the lessons he learned and how they still apply to his work today. Go find your first job at http://www.whitehouse.gov/summerjobs