OBAMA WATCH: WEEK OF FEB. 15

Tuesday

On Tuesday, the president toured a job-training center in Lanham, Md., located just outside of D.C. During his stop, the president announced more than $8 billion in federal funds to go toward constructing the nation’s first nuclear plant in almost three decades, the Associated Press reports. "Our competitors are racing to create jobs and command growing energy industries. And nuclear energy is no exception," he said.

Wednesday

Today, the president will meet with Spain’s King Juan Carlos I at the White House.

Meeting the Dalai Lama

President Obama has a very busy Thursday ahead. Early in the day, he will meet with the Dalai Lama in D.C. China has discouraged the meeting, saying that it could put a strain on U.S.-China relations. They also charge that the Tibetan spiritual leader has campaigned to free Tibet from China’s rule, a claim which he denies.

ng Out West

After meeting with the Dalai Lama, President Obama will fly out to Denver later on Thursday to speak at fundraising events for Sen. Michael Bennet. After those events, the president is scheduled to head out to Las Vegas for a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. He’ll stay in Nevada for Friday’s events and fundraisers in support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid before returning to D.C

In First Lady News

Mrs. Obama will welcome students from London to the White House on Thursday. The students earned a trip to the United States by winning a Black History Month essay contest sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in London.

Trip to Philly

On Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Philadelphia to promote her recently launched initiative against childhood obesity. While on the short trip, Mrs. Obama, who’ll be joined by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, will make a few local stops to highlight the city’s efforts to get healthy and introduce affordable food into the community, reports The Philadelphia City Paper.

National Governors Association

Mrs. Obama will address the National Governors Association on Saturday. In her remarks, she’ll discuss the role state government has in advancing the Let’s Move initiative.

Governor’s Ball

The president will host the annual Governor’s Ball at the White House.

Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day this year, the First Couple opted out of a trip back to their native Chicago and instead, spent some time at Camp David. First Lady Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia arrived there Friday evening, while the president flew in by helicopter to join them on Sunday.

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