The day began with the President receiving his morning security and economic briefing. He then met with his senior advisors.

Presdient Obama continued his campaign to win support for his stimulus package with a visit to illinois. His first stop the Caterpillar Plant Full Text of Remaks

The President then went on to the home town of President Lincoln to celebrate his 200th birtday at the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet.

The news of the day was dominated by the annoucement that Senator Judd Gregg had withdrawn his nomnation to be Commerce Secretary. He stated that there were irresolvable conflicts between him and the Obama Administration.