This was the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Obama it should have been a day of celebration, however the night before a Republican had defeated the democratic candidate to replace the Senate seat held by Senator Ted Kennedy. This was a stinging defeat for the President and the Democratic Party.
The day began with the President and Vice President receiving the daily security briefing.
The President then delivered remarks as he signed a directive to crack down on tax cheats who are receiving federal contracts,
The President then met when his senior advisors.
He then met with his senior advisors.