Good morning and welcome to The Oval. It's the 94th day of Barack Obama's presidency. It's also the anniversary of the birth and the death of William Shakespeare. Remember, when people talk about the "brave new world" of journalism -- or of anything else -- they're quoting the Shake Man.
Busy day for the president -- a meeting with credit card company officials, a heavy dose of congressional relations, and another sports team to honor.
At 11 a.m., the president is at the Capitol to speak at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony.
The credit card company meeting -- skedded for 1:15 p.m. -- could produce a tempest. The administration wants to crack down on what it considers too-high fees and predatory lending practices.
In the afternoon, congressional leaders from both parties visit the White House for a presidential sit-down. And tonight, Mr. and Mrs. Obama host a reception for members of Congress in the Blue Room.
Obama also meets privately today with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. One topic, no doubt: The increasingly vulnerability of a nuclear-armed Pakistan to a takeover by the Taliban.
Obviously, there are always lots of meetings at the White House. Some are publicized and some are not -- and often the less publicized the meeting, the more sensitive the topic.
Our Gannett colleague Todd Spangler, who roots for the Pittsburgh Steelers even though he writes for the Detroit Free Press, spotlighted this chat between the Michigan congressional delegation and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. The subject was one you'll be hearing a lot about in the coming weeks: The ailing car industry. (Talk about "to be or not to be.")
Obama also finds time today to pay tribute to the reigning college football champions from the University of Florida. No word on whether the president will do the Gator chomp.
In other news, the debate rages on about the next step in the CIA interrogations story. Members of Congress seem divided on whether to press for a full-blown investigation of Bush administration officials; others argue the interrogation program worked. Meanwhile, Democrats are already starting to celebrate Obama's first 100 days, even though the actual 100th day isn't until Wednesday.
We'll keep you posted on the president's day. Have a good one. And remember your Shakespeare: "We know what we are, but not what we may be."
Busy day for the president -- a meeting with credit card company officials, a heavy dose of congressional relations, and another sports team to honor.
At 11 a.m., the president is at the Capitol to speak at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony.
The credit card company meeting -- skedded for 1:15 p.m. -- could produce a tempest. The administration wants to crack down on what it considers too-high fees and predatory lending practices.
In the afternoon, congressional leaders from both parties visit the White House for a presidential sit-down. And tonight, Mr. and Mrs. Obama host a reception for members of Congress in the Blue Room.
Obama also meets privately today with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. One topic, no doubt: The increasingly vulnerability of a nuclear-armed Pakistan to a takeover by the Taliban.
Obviously, there are always lots of meetings at the White House. Some are publicized and some are not -- and often the less publicized the meeting, the more sensitive the topic.
Our Gannett colleague Todd Spangler, who roots for the Pittsburgh Steelers even though he writes for the Detroit Free Press, spotlighted this chat between the Michigan congressional delegation and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. The subject was one you'll be hearing a lot about in the coming weeks: The ailing car industry. (Talk about "to be or not to be.")
Obama also finds time today to pay tribute to the reigning college football champions from the University of Florida. No word on whether the president will do the Gator chomp.
In other news, the debate rages on about the next step in the CIA interrogations story. Members of Congress seem divided on whether to press for a full-blown investigation of Bush administration officials; others argue the interrogation program worked. Meanwhile, Democrats are already starting to celebrate Obama's first 100 days, even though the actual 100th day isn't until Wednesday.
We'll keep you posted on the president's day. Have a good one. And remember your Shakespeare: "We know what we are, but not what we may be."
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