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July 11, 2013

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President will meet with Senator McCain and Senator Schumer to discuss commonsense immigration reform. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with the 1963 Loyola University of Chicago Ramblers championship basketball team in the Oval Office to honor the 50^th Anniversary of the Ramblers championship title and acknowledge the key role the Ramblers played in breaking down racial barriers. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and State Councilor Yang Jiechi on the margins of the U.S. – China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the evening, the President will take part in a DNC event at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC. This event is closed press.

At 4:45 PM, the Vice President will administer the oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx. This event at the Department of Transportation is open press; media inquiries should be directed to pressoffice@dot.gov.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Senator McCain and Senator Schumer to discuss commonsense immigration reform Oval Office Closed Press
12:10 PM	The President meets with the 1963 Loyola University of Chicago Ramblers championship basketball team Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:45 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and State Councilor Yang Jiechi on the margins of the U.S. – China Strategic and Economic Dialogue Oval Office Closed Press
4:45 PM	The Vice President administers the oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx The Department of Transportation Open Press
5:30 PM	The President attends a DNC event Washington, DC, Jefferson Hotel Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Final Gather 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: The Root
Radio: AP

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West Wing Week: 07/12/13 or “Bring it On Brussels Sprout Wrap!”

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

The Game of Change Comes to the White House

Today, President Obama met with members of the 1963 Loyola University Chicago Ramblers championship team, and celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Division I basketball title.

5:38 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

So Our Veterans Know They're Not Alone

Today, I joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, and Director of the Domestic Council Cecilia Munoz for our Veterans and Military Family Mental Health Conference.

2:43 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

White House White Board: Why Immigration Reform is Good for the Economy

Fixing our broken immigration system will strengthen the U.S. economy, create jobs for American workers, and cut the deficit, according to the independent, nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

2:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

July 10, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings are closed press.

Following these meetings, the President will meet with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The President will discuss the Administration’s effort to urge the House to take action and pass commonsense immigration reform. The Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will award the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in a ceremony in the East Room. The First Lady will also attend. The ceremony will be open press and will also be live streamed at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/Live. The recipients of the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities can be found here.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry in the Oval Office. The Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

At 9:00 AM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the opening session of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. This event at the State Department is open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
9:00 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the opening session of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue State Department Open to pre-credentialed media
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President meets with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; The Vice President also attends Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President awards the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal; The First Lady also attends East Room Open Press (Pre-set 11:30AM – Final Gather at 1:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Roll Call
Radio: ABC

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President Obama Presents the 2012 National Medals of Arts and Humanities

What do an acclaimed Opera singer, the director of Star Wars, and a Harvard scholar have in common? Today at the White House, they were all honored by President Obama as recipients of the National Medals of Arts and Humanities.

6:55 PM ET by Tyler Holden

The Economic Benefits of Fixing Our Broken Immigration System

A new report highlights the extensive economic benefits of comprehensive immigration reform – and the significant costs to our country and our economy of failing to act at this critical time.

1:20 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Gene Sperling, Alan Krueger, Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Vice President Biden Honors Fallen Firefighters in Arizona

Vice President Biden speaks at a memorial service for the nineteen firefighters who died fighting the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona.

11:40 AM ET by Lise Clavel

Pay for Success - An Innovative Approach to Improve Results and Save Money

Pay for Success offers innovative ways for the government to partner with philanthropic and private investors to fund proven and promising practices, significantly enhancing the return on taxpayer investments.

10:19 AM ET by Steven VanRoekel and Jonathan Greenblatt

July 9, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Following this meeting, the President will meet with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.The President will discuss legislative priorities, including the need to create jobs and build ladders of opportunity for American families striving to get into the middle class, implementation of the Affordable Care Act, immigration reform and voting rights. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Situation Room. This meeting is closed press.

In the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Prescott Valley, Arizona.

At 11:00 AM MT, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will attend a memorial service honoring the nineteen firefighters who died fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. The Vice President will deliver remarks at this event at Tim’s Toyota Center. Audio of the event will be streamed live to obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/Live.

Afterwards, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will return to Washington, DC.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President meets with members of the Congressional Black Caucus Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:00 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at memorial service for firefighters who died fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire Arizona, Tim’s Toyota Center, Prescott Valley
2:35 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
4:30 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel Situation Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: VOA

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The 5 Best Moments From the 2013 Kids' State Dinner

Today, fifty-four children visited the White House for the second annual Kids' State Dinner, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. We've picked our 5 favorite moments to share.

1:45 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

Our 5 Favorite 2012 Kids' State Dinner Moments

Fifty-four kids from every U.S. state, three territories, and D.C. will join the First Lady and the White House today for the second annual Kids' State Dinner.

9:00 AM ET by Courtney Corbisiero

July 8, 2013

The Schedule

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

In the morning, the President will hold a meeting with his Cabinet and senior officials to lay out his vision for smarter government during his second term. Following this meeting, the President will make a statement on his Management Agenda in the State Dining Room. The Cabinet meeting will be closed press and the President’s remarks will be pooled press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will host a lunch meeting with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the White House.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; The Vice President also attends Cabinet Room Closed Press
11:50 AM	The President makes a statement on his Management Agenda State Dining Room Pooled Press (Pre-Set 10:30AM—Final Gather 11:30AM—North Doors of the Palm Room)
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: Talk Radio

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A Smarter, More Innovative Government for the American People

This morning, the President held a meeting with his Cabinet and senior officials to lay out his vision for building a better, smarter, faster government over the course of his second term. During the meeting, the President directed Cabinet members and key officials in his Administration to build on the progress made over the first term, and he challenged us to innovate government even further.

1:49 PM ET by Steve VanRoekel and Todd Park

July 3, 2013

The Schedule

On Wednesday, the President has no public events scheduled.

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will be in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Newsweek
Radio: FOX

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Our 10 Favorite Fourth of July Moments

Take a look back at some of our favorite Fourth of July moments, then tune in for our live-stream of this Fourth of July at the White House.

4:15 PM ET by Courtney Corbisiero

FLOTUS Travel Journal: Thanks for Following Our Trip to Africa

After seven amazing days, we’re finally back home. I hope you enjoyed following our journey, and I hope that you’ll be inspired to continue learning about Africa.

1:18 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

July 2, 2013

The Schedule

On Tuesday morning, the President will meet and greet with Embassy personnel at the U.S Embassy in Tanzania. This event will be closed press. The President will then participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the 1998 Embassy Bombing Memorial. There will be travel pool coverage of this event. Later that morning, the President will witness a “Soccket” Ball demonstration at the Ubungo Plaza - Symbion Power Plant. Following the demonstration, the President will tour the plant and deliver remarks. There will be expanded pool coverage of both events. In the afternoon, the President and the First Family will depart Tanzania en route Washington, DC. The departure from Julius Nyerere Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will be in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
1:55 AM	The President meets and greets Embassy personnel U.S. Embassy, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Closed Press
2:35 AM	The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the 1998 Embassy Bombing Memorial U.S. Embassy, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Travel Pool Coverage
3:10 AM	The President witnesses a “Soccket Ball” demonstration and tours the Ubungo Symbion Power Plant Ubungo Plaza, Symbion Power Plant Travel Pool Coverage
3:20 AM	The President gives remarks at the Ubungo Symbion Power Plant Ubungo Plaza, Symbion Power Plant Travel Pool Coverage
4:10 AM	The President and the First Family depart en route Washington, DC Tanzania, Julius Nyerere International Airport Open Press
8:50 PM	The President and the First Family arrive Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
9:15 PM	The President and the First Family arrive the White House South Lawn Travel Pool Coverage (Final Gather 6:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 6:05 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Newsday
Radio: CBS

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Post

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We’re Listening to Businesses about the Health Care Law

As it implements the Affordable Care Act, The Administration is making two changes to help businesses get ready for the law to fully take effect.

6:00 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

Powering Africa

President Obama visits the Ubungo Symbion Power Plant in Dar es Salaam to highlight a new initiative called Power Africa, which aims to double the number of people across the continent who have access to power.

5:35 PM ET by Megan Slack

FLOTUS Travel Journal: Helping More Girls Get The Education They Need

The First Lady ends her trip by attending an African First Ladies Summit entitled “Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa” which was co-sponsored by our former First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush.

2:05 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

FLOTUS Travel Journal: Empowering Girls Through Education

The First Lady ends her trip by attending an African First Ladies Summit entitled “Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa” which was co-sponsored by our former First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush.

2:05 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

Honoring Carole King at the White House

Singer and songwriter Carole King, recipient of the 2013 Gershwin Prize for Popular song, reflects on her experience performing a concert at the White House.

1:58 PM ET by Adam Garber

July 1, 2013

The Schedule

On Monday morning the President and First Family will depart Cape Town, South Africa and travel to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, where they will be greeted by President Jakaya Kikwete and First Lady Salma Kikwete. The departure from Cape Town, South Africa and arrival in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, will be open press.

The President and First Lady will then visit the State House of the United Republic of Tanzania for an official arrival ceremony hosted by President Jakaya Kikwete and First Lady Salma Kikwete. There will be expanded pool coverage of the ceremony.

After the official arrival ceremony, the President will hold a restricted bilateral meeting followed by an expanded bilateral meeting with President Jakaya Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania at the State House. The restricted bilateral meeting is closed press and there will be a travel pool spray at the top of the expanded bilateral meeting.

In the evening, the President will hold a joint press conference with President Kikwete at the State House. The joint press conference will be open press.

Following the joint press conference, the President will join President Kikwete for a tree planting ceremony outside the State House. There will be expanded pool coverage of the ceremony.

The President will then take part in a CEO roundtable at the Hyatt Kilimanjaro before delivering remarks to a Business Forum. There will be an expanded pool spray at the top of the roundtable and there will be expanded pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

Later in the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend an official dinner with President Kikwete at the State House. There will be expanded pool coverage of the toasts only.

The First Family will remain overnight in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will be in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
2:20 AM	The President and the First Family depart Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town International Airport Open Press
6:40 AM	The President and the First Family arrive Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Julius Nyerere International Airport Open Press
7:30 AM	The President and the First Lady participate in an official arrival ceremony State House, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Travel Pool Coverage
7:40 AM	The President holds a restricted bilateral meeting with President Kikwete State House, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Closed Press
7:55 AM	The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Kikwete State House, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Pool Spray at the Top
8:45 AM	The President and President Kikwete hold a press conference State House, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Open Press
9:35 AM	The President participates in a tree planting ceremony with President Kikwete State House, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Travel Pool Coverage
10:05 AM	The President takes part in a CEO Roundtable Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Hyatt Kilimanjaro Pool Spray at the Top
11:05 AM	The President delivers remarks at a Business Forum Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Hyatt Kilimanjaro Travel Pool Coverage
12:20 PM	The President and the First Lady attend an official dinner with President Kikwete State House, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Pool Spray at the Top

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

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President Obama Visits Tanzania

President Obama travels to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the third and final stop on his three-country trip to Africa.

6:05 PM ET by Megan Slack

FLOTUS Travel Journal: Baba wa Watoto

I just watched the most extraordinary group of young people sing, dance and perform gravity-defying acrobatic feats – and they did it all with rhythm, style and grace!

5:52 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

FLOTUS Travel Journal: A Warm Welcome to Tanzania

When we stepped off the plane in Tanzania today, we received a welcome that warmed our hearts and made us feel right at home.

5:38 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

Commonsense Immigration Reform Will Strengthen Social Security

The bipartisan Senate-passed immigration reform bill, will strengthen Social Security over the long-term, ensuring full Social Security solvency through 2035 and reducing Social Security unfunded liabilities by nearly half a trillion dollars through 2087.

12:12 PM ET by Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Alan Krueger, Cecilia Muñoz and Gene Sperling

June 28, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a Feed the Future food security eventwhere he will meet with farmers, innovators, and entrepreneurs whose new methods and technologies are improving the lives of smallholder farmers throughout West Africa. There will be travel pool coverage of this event. Later in the morning, President and the First Family will depart Senegal en route South Africa. The departure from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport and the arrival at Waterkloof Air Base will be open press. In the evening, the President will attend a meet and greet with Embassy personnel at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg. This event will be closed press. The President and the First Family will remain overnight in Sandton, South Africa.

The Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
5:00 AM	The President participates in a Feed the Future Food Security event Dakar, Senegal Travel Pool Coverage
6:15 AM	The President and the First Family depart Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport Open Press
1:10 PM	The President and the First Family arrive South Africa Waterkloof Air Base, Centurion, South Africa Open Press
2:00 PM	The President meets and greets Embassy personnel South Africa, U.S. Consulate, Johannesburg Closed Press

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

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Broad, bipartisan support for the Senate’s passage of immigration reform

The Senate’s passage of the immigration reform bill was immediately met with support from bipartisan leaders and a broad spectrum of groups across the country – from Democrats to Republicans, business to labor leaders and clergy.

6:59 PM ET by Julie Chavez Rodriguez

FLOTUS Travel Journal: My Return to South Africa

Today, we arrived in South Africa, and I couldn’t be more excited, because two years ago, I visited this country for the first time with my mother and daughters, and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

5:39 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

Weekly Wrap Up: “We Need to Act”

It was a busy week at the White House. President Obama met with business leaders to discuss immigration reform, which was passed by the Senate on Thursday, answered students' questions about student loan interest rates, made a speech about curbing climate change, remarked on the Supreme Court DOMA ruling, and traveled to Africa for a three-country tour beginning in Senegal.

5:29 PM ET by Courtney Corbisiero

Sweet Potatoes and Ending Hunger in Africa

In 2009, President Obama called on global leaders to increase their focus on food security and hunger. Since then, the United States has partnered with African nations to spur increased agricultural growth, improve nutrition, and move people out of poverty.

5:13 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

Nearly 3.3 Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to nearly 3.3 million.

3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Landmark Treaty For The Visually Impaired

More than 150 states have approved a landmark treaty that holds the potential to open up a world of knowledge for the nearly 340 million people worldwide who are blind, visually impaired, or have other print disabilities.

8:35 AM ET by R. David Edelman, Stephanie Valencia

June 27, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will visit the Presidential Palace where they will be welcomed by Senegalese President Macky Sall. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the arrival.

The President will then participate in a restricted bilateral meeting with President Sall at the Presidential Palace, followed by an expanded bilateral meeting. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the restricted bilateral meeting and a restricted pool spray at the top of the expanded bilateral meeting.

Later in the morning, the President and President Sall will have a press conference at the Presidential Palace. This press conference will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to La Cour Supreme where he will meet with regional judicial leaders to discuss rule of law. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the First Family will travel to Goree Island. While on Goree Island, the President and the First Family will tour Maison Des Esclaves Museum. The President will then drop by a civil society event at the Goree Institute. The tour of Maison Des Esclaves Museum will have travel pool coverage, and there will be a pool spray at the top of the President’s drop by at the civil society event.

In the evening, the President will meet and greet with Embassy personnel at the Radisson Blu Hotel. This event will be closed press.

Later in the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend an official dinner with President Sall. There will be travel pool coverage of the toasts at the dinner.

The President and the First Family will remain overnight in Dakar, Senegal.

The Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
4:30 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive at the Presidential Palace and are welcomed by President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal Presidential Palace, Dakar, Senegal Travel Pool Coverage
4:40 AM	The President holds a restricted bilateral meeting with President Sall Presidential Palace, Dakar, Senegal Pool Spray at the Top
4:55 AM	The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Sall Presidential Palace, Dakar, Senegal Pool Spray at the Top
5:45 AM	The President and President Sall hold a press conference Presidential Palace, Dakar, Senegal Open Press
6:50 AM	The President meets with regional judicial leaders to discuss rule of law Dakar, Senegal, La Cour Supreme Pool Spray at the Top
9:50 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive at Goree Island Dakar Port, Goree Island Travel Pool Coverage
10:05 AM	The President tours Maison Des Esclaves Goree Island Travel Pool Coverage
12:40 PM	The President meets and greets with Embassy personnel Dakar, Senegal, Radisson Blu Hotel Closed Press
3:25 PM	The President and the First Lady attend an official dinner with President Sall Presidential Palace, Dakar, Senegal Pool Spray at the Top

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

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West Wing Week: 06/28/13 or “The Case For Action”

Welcome to West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

Senate Votes to Reform Our Nation's Immigration System

Today, 68 members of the U.S. Senate, Republicans and Democrats, came together and voted to reform our nation's immigration system. But we haven't won the debate, and as the conversation unfolds here in Washington, we need you to be part of it.

7:06 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Regional Round-up: Support for President Obama's Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution and Combat Climate Change

President Obama announced his efforts to combat climate change on Tuesday. Here's what the media is saying.

6:45 PM ET by Josh Earnest

FLOTUS Travel Journal: Visiting Goree Island

The First Lady recounts her experience at Goree Island.

6:27 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

FLOTUS Travel Journal: An Example to Follow

First Lady Michelle Obama reflects on her visit to the Martin Luther King school, an all-girls middle school in Dakar, which is Senegal’s capital city.

5:06 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

FLOTUS Travel Journal: My Visit to Martin Luther King School

First Lady Michelle Obama reflects on her visit to the Martin Luther King school, an all-girls middle school in Dakar, which is Senegal’s capital city.

5:05 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

President Obama Visits Senegal

In Senegal, President Obama meets with President Mackey Sall, discusses the importance of the rule of law with regional judicial leaders, and visits Goree Island

4:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

Connecting Continents: Join a Google+ Hangout with First Lady Michelle Obama from South Africa

On Saturday, June 29th, the First Lady is hosting a special event that will connect young people in South Africa with young people in the U.S. to discuss the importance of education and our shared future - and you can be a part of it.

1:02 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania

Yesterday, President Obama, his family, and the U.S. delegation traveled to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania, as part of our commitment to invest in Africa’s development and its people. It is my first trip to these countries, and I look forward to meeting new faces from each country.

11:30 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

Business Leaders Support President Obama's Plan to Reduce Carbon Pollution

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his plan to reduce carbon pollution and businesses responded. Here's what they're saying.

9:45 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Working Toward Pre-K for All

Because the beginning years of a child’s life are critical for building the early foundation needed for success later in school and in career, the President has called for three proposals to support our youngest Americans: Preschool for All, Early Head Start-Child Care Parnterships, and an expansion of the Home Visiting program.

9:30 AM ET by Roberto Rodriguez

June 26, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Family will depart Washington, DC en route Dakar, Senegal. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport are open press.

The President and the First Family will remain overnight in Dakar, Senegal.

All times ET
8:45 AM	The President and the First Family depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:00 AM	The President and the First Family depart Joint Base Andrews en route Dakar, Senegal Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 7:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
1:15 PM	The Vice President administers the oath of office at the swearing-in ceremony of Penny Pritzker as Secretary of Commerce Department of Commerce Open Press
4:25 PM	The President and the First Family arrive in Dakar, Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: The Hill
Radio: Sirius XM

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 7:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: New York Times
Radio: VOA

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Today Was a Victory for Equality

Today was a truly historic day in our nation’s history, as the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.

5:04 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

The President’s Plan to Reduce Carbon Pollution: Myths v. Reality

Some of the nation’s biggest polluters are attacking the President’s plan to cut carbon pollution and meet the climate change challenge, and they’re recycling the same tired and empty arguments that we’ve heard time and time again. To separate fact from fiction, let’s dig a little deeper and compare their rhetoric with the reality.

3:00 PM ET by Heather Zichal