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Watch and Engage: President Obama Speaks on the Future of America's 21st Century Economy

Summary: 
President Obama heads to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, to make the case for what has always fueled America's leadership -- America's economic greatness. After the speech, join a series of Q&As with senior administration officials.

This afternoon, the President is heading to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, to make the case for what has always fueled America's leadership -- America's economic greatness. Be sure to tune in live at 2:15 p.m. ET today, and then join a series of chats with White House senior advisors on topics covered in the speech.

Here's the full schedule: 

Thursday, October 2:

  • 3:30 p.m. ET: Jeff Zients, Director of the National Economic Council, answers your questions on the White House Tumblr. Submit a question now.

Friday, October 3:

  • 12:00 p.m. ET: Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, answers your questions on Twitter from @CEAChair. Ask questions using #WHEconChat.
  • 1:00 p.m. Tara McGuinness, Senior Communications Advisor on health reform, answers your questions on Twitter from @HealthCareTara. Ask questions using #WHHealthChat.
  • Throughout the day, Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, is "Chartist in Residence" over at ILoveCharts.Tumblr.com. Follow along for a look at charts and graphs that lay out the progress we've made and where we're going.