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August 22, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Buffalo, New York. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport are open press. While in New York, the President will deliver remarks at the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York and then travel to Syracuse, New York to speak at Henninger High School. At these two schools, the President will discuss his plan to make college more affordable, tackle rising costs, and improve value for students and their families. The President’s remarks at both sites are open press. The President will remain overnight in Auburn, New York. The Vice President will return to Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
9:00 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:40AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
9:15 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
10:20 AM	The President arrives Buffalo, New York Buffalo Niagara International Airport Open Press
11:05 AM	The President delivers remarks University at Buffalo Open Press
5:55 PM	The President delivers remarks New York, Henninger High School, Syracuse Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:15 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Post
Radio: VOA

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

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President Obama Explains His Plan to Combat Rising College Costs

At the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, President Obama outlines his plan to combat the soaring costs of higher education.

3:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

Join a Conversation with Education Secretary Duncan and Sal Khan

Secretary Duncan will join a virtual conversation with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, to talk about the future of education. Ask your questions, and watch the interview.

1:34 PM ET by Kori Schulman

August 21, 2013

The Schedule

The President will attend meetings at the White House. These meetings are closed press. The Vice President will be in Houston, Texas. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Examiner
Radio: Talk Radio

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White House Office Hours: College Affordability

During a live Q&A on Twitter Deputy Communications Director Katie Beirne-Fallon and Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council James Kvaal will answer your questions about President Obama's plan to keep the cost of college within reach for middle-class families.

6:36 PM ET by Kori Schulman

The Affordable Care Act and Expanding Mental Health Coverage

Health care providers, mental health advocates, and individuals who have personally experienced mental illness came to the White House to talk about the intersection of two important Presidential priorities: the Affordable Care Act and mental health.

4:00 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

What the Affordable Care Act Means to Communities of Color

The Affordable Care Act is improving health and strengthening communities - especially communities of color that have long faced disparities in health and health care.

1:50 PM ET by Dr. J. Nadine Gracia

We the (Immigrant) Geeks: Making the U.S. a Geek Magnet

Join us this Friday, August 23, at 12:00 pm EDT for a “We the (Immigrant) Geeks” Google+ Hangout on “Making the U.S. a Geek Magnet” – where you can meet extraordinary immigrant pioneers with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), who have made amazing discoveries, developed new inventions, founded high-growth companies, and conducted remarkable research.

10:27 AM ET by Bess Evans

August 20, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will welcome the undefeated 1972 season Miami Dolphins for the first White House ceremony honoring their historic season and Super Bowl Championship. This event in the East Room is open press.

The Vice President will be in Houston, Texas. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest James S. Brady Briefing Room
2:00 PM	The President honors Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins and their undefeated 1972 season East Room Open Press Pre-set 11:30PM – Final Gather at 1:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: Sirius XM

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President Obama Welcomes 1973 Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins to the White House

On August 20, President Obama welcomed the 1973 Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins to the White House to celebrate their accomplishment. It did not become common practice for Super Bowl champions to visit the White House until after 1980, and President Obama was able to take advantage of past presidents’ missed opportunity.

5:15 PM ET by Tyler Holden

President Obama: 'A Personal Mission'

President Obama explains why he'll be on the road this week talking about his plan to make college more affordable.

4:17 PM ET by Megan Slack

The Economic Benefits of Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: Travel and Tourism

Travel and tourism, which is the number one service that we export and a key source of job creation, is reliant on a modern immigration system that allows us to efficiently welcome legitimate international visitors to America.

4:00 PM ET by Gene Sperling, Brandon Belford

August 19, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings are closed press. In the afternoon, the President will host a meeting with the lead financial regulators to discuss the progress that has been made in strengthening the financial system, including the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Participating in the meeting will include the Comptroller of the Currency, the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and the chairs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
2:15 PM	The President meets with independent financial regulators Roosevelt Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: USA Today
Radio: SRN

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Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy: Helping Communities Prepare for the Impacts of a Changing Climate

It was one of the most painful chapters in the region’s history and the Obama administration has been committed to helping communities turn the page.

11:11 AM ET by Shaun Donovan

American Businesses Support a Path to Citizenship, a Shot at the American Dream

Commonsense comprehensive immigration reform isn’t just something that makes sense to 68 members of the United States Senate or a majority of the American people – it also makes sense to American business.

11:01 AM ET by Felicia Escobar

August 16, 2013

The Schedule

The President will remain on Martha’s Vineyard through Sunday, August 18. He has no scheduled public events. The Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

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West Wing Week: 08/16/13 or "Summer Mailbag: A Break from Tradition"

12:12 PM ET by Adam Garber

The AGOA Forum: Promoting Sustainable Growth in Africa through Trade and Technology

Senior members of the President’s economic team join trade ministers, civil society, and business leaders from across sub-Saharan Africa to focus on “Sustainable Growth through Trade and Technology” at the African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum.

9:45 AM ET by Gayle Smith and Grant Harris

August 15, 2013

The Schedule

The President will remain on Martha’s Vineyard through Sunday, August 18. On Thursday morning, the President will deliver a statement on Egypt. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s statement in Chilmark, Massachusetts. The Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President delivers a statement on Egypt Massachusetts, Chilmark Travel Pool Coverage

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune

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Being Biden: Remembering Father Roberto Balducelli

Vice President Biden remembers the late Father Balducelli in this edition of Being Biden. "Every once and a while someone comes along in a community that literally transforms a community - and that's exactly what Father Roberto Balducelli did."

2:30 PM ET by Kori Schulman

One Year Anniversary of Implementation of Deferred Action Policy for DREAMers

One year ago on August 15, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began implementing a policy that makes our immigration system more representative of our values as a nation.

1:51 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

President Obama Calls for an End to Violence in Egypt

President Obama delivers a statement on the unfolding situation in Egypt and calls for an end to violence.

12:58 PM ET by Matt Compton

August 14, 2013

The Schedule

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: New York Times

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Five Ways the Affordable Care Act Helps America’s Small Businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and for the 28 million small employers across the country, healthcare is a major concern. The Affordable Care Act provides benefits and opportunities to small businesses that will help increase access to affordable coverage options.

5:05 PM ET by Ari Matusiak

2014 in 214 Words: A Really Simple Explanation of Obamacare

Here are 214 words to describe the Affordable Care Act and the implementation process.

3:20 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

Reflecting on 78 Years of Social Security

Seventy-eight years ago today, when President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, he sent across a simple but significant message: Americans, no matter their age or physical ability, should be able to live their lives with dignity. Though the times and technologies have changed, that message remains at the core of this Administration.

1:45 PM ET by Tyler Holden

August 13, 2013

The Schedule

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Historic Consumer Protections Take Effect, On Time

Landmark consumer protections, including limits on out-of pocket costs in health insurance plans, are taking effect next year, on time.

5:10 PM ET by Jeanne Lambrew

The Economic Benefits of Providing a Path to Earned Citizenship

Today, the White House released a report detailing the economic benefits of providing a path to earned citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living and working in the U.S. shadow economy.

2:11 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz and Gene Sperling

Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: The Economic Case for the Agricultural Industry

Today, Jason Berry the owner of Berry Farms in Vivaldia, Georgia joined a call with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to highlight the important <a href="/sites/default/files/uploads/ag-rural-report-07292013.pdf">economic benefits of immigration reform to the agricultural industry</a>.

1:25 PM ET by Julie Chavez Rodriguez

August 12, 2013

The Schedule

The President will remain on Martha’s Vineyard through Sunday, August 18. He has no scheduled public events.

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will return to Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

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Protecting the Electric Grid From Increasingly Severe Weather Due to Climate Change

A new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers and the Energy Department evaluates the economic cost of power outages and calls for increased cross-sector investment to make the electric grid more resilient in the face of increasingly severe weather events due to climate change.

4:55 PM ET by Patricia Hoffman and Jim Stock

Bipartisan Support for Immigration Reform Strengthens During August Recess

Back home in their districts and states this August recess, Members of Congress are hearing broad support for a vote on commonsense immigration reform.

4:50 PM ET by Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Julie Rodriguez

August 9, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will sign the bipartisan bill to cut student loan interest rates. There will be a pool spray of the signing in the Oval Office. Later in the afternoon, the President will hold a press conference. The press conference in the East Room will be open press. Following the press conference, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will be in Long Island, New York. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
2:00 PM	The President signs the bipartisan student loans bill, cutting student loan interest rates Oval Office Pool Spray (Final Gather 1:50PM – Podium)
3:00 PM	The President holds a press conference East Room Open Press (Pre-set 1:00PM – Final Gather at 2:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry Oval Office Closed Press