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April 29, 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 afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the National Academy of Sciences 150^th Anniversary. This event will the pooled press.

In the afternoon, the President will make a personnel announcement in the East Room. This announcement is open press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:20 AM	The President delivers remarks at the National Academy of Sciences 150th Anniversary National Academy of Sciences Pooled Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time: 10:25AM—North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:10 PM	The President makes a personnel announcement The East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 1:00PM; Final Gather 1:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Times
Radio: VOA

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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces a New Program to Help Transitioning Servicemembers Get IT Jobs

The IT Training and Certification Partnership will enable thousands of service members to earn industry-recognized information technology (IT) certifications before they transition from military service.

5:06 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

President Obama Nominates Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation

President Obama announces Anthony Foxx as his nominee for the next Secretary of Transportation.

4:15 PM ET by Megan Slack

President Obama Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences

The President praised advances in science, engineering, infrastructure, innovation, education and environmental protection that can be attributed to the 150 years of work by the brilliant and committed scientists who have been elected and volunteered to serve their country.

3:22 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

April 26, 2013

The Schedule

Tomorrow, the Vice President will travel to Sedona, Arizona.

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the Planned Parenthood Gala at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. The President’s remarks will be pooled press.

In the afternoon, the President will host His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House. The President deeply appreciated the hospitality he received in Jordan last month and looks forward to continuing his consultations with King Abdullah on Jordan’s political and economic reforms, the crisis in Syria, and additional regional issues of mutual concern. As the President said in Amman last month, Jordan is an invaluable ally and close friend. King Abdullah's visit is a demonstration of the close partnership between the United States and Jordan. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting in the Oval Office.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with U.S. business leaders with a significant presence in Mexico and Central America in advance of his trip to the region. The President will discuss opportunities for expanded U.S. commerce in Mexico and Central America that will create jobs and expand economic opportunity in this country and elsewhere in the Americas while reducing barriers to growth in the region. The meeting will be in the Roosevelt Room and is closed press. Expected attendees include:

John Bilbrey, CEO, Hershey
Franklin Chang-Díaz, Founder and President, Ad Astra Rocket Company
Andrés Gluski, President and CEO, AES Corporation
Robert A. McDonald, CEO, Procter & Gamble
Manuel Medina-Mora, Citi Co-President, Chairman, Banamex
Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank
J. Miles Reiter, Chairman and CEO, Driscoll’s
Mark Snell, President, Sempra Energy
David Starling, President and CEO, Kansas City Southern
Patricia Woertz, President and CEO, Archer Daniels Midland

At 6:30 PM MT, the Vice President will meet with President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia at the Enchantment Resort. This meeting is closed press.

At 7:45 PM MT, the Vice President will attend the opening dinner of the McCain Institute for International Leadership’s annual Sedona Forum at the Enchantment Resort. The dinner conversation between the Vice President and Senator McCain is open to pre-credentialed media.

The Vice President will remain overnight in Sedona, Arizona.

All times ET
11:20 AM	The President delivers remarks at the Planned Parenthood Gala Washington Marriott Wardman Park Pooled Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:30 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:55 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 1:35PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
3:00 PM	The President meets with U.S. business leaders with a significant presence in Mexico and Central America in advance of his trip to the region The Roosevelt Room
8:30 PM	The Vice President meets with President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia The Enchantment Resort Closed Press
9:45 PM	The Vice President attends the opening dinner of the McCain Institute for International Leadership’s annual Sedona Forum The Enchantment Resort Open to pre-credentialed media

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

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Weekly Wrap Up: "What You Do Matters"

Here's quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.

5:50 PM ET by Christopher Sponn

President Obama Meets with King Abdullah II

The main topic on today's agenda was the ongoing crisis in Syria, including the impact it is having on Jordan and the reports that chemical weapons may have been used on Syrian citizens.

5:30 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Nearly 3.2 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 3.2 million.

3:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

President Obama Speaks to the Planned Parenthood Conference

President Obama speaks at the Planned Parenthood Conference and reaffirms the core principle that has guided the organization for nearly a century: that women should be allowed to make their own decisions about their own health.

2:37 PM ET by Megan Slack

Launching the White House Tumblr

The White House is now on Tumblr.

1:40 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

Advance Estimate of GDP for the First Quarter of 2013

Over the last fifteen quarters, the economy has expanded by 8.3 percent overall, and the private components of GDP have grown by 12.2 percent. Real GDP is now 3.2 percent larger than it was at the previous business cycle peak in 2007:Q4.

9:30 AM ET by Alan Krueger, Alan B. Krueger

April 25, 2013

The Schedule

At 8:30 AM, the Vice President will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II at the Naval Observatory. This meeting is closed press.

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony; the First Lady will also attend. This event is open to pre-credentialed members of the media.

At 2:00 PM, the Vice President will meet with gun safety advocates at the White House. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will travel to Waco, Texas, where the President will deliver remarks at Baylor University at the memorial service for those lost and injured in the deadly explosion at the fertilizer plant in West, Texas; the First Lady will also attend. This event is open to pre-credentialed correspondents and pooled for TV and stills.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will travel to Dallas, Texas, where they will depart for Washington, DC. The departure from Dallas Love Field Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
8:30 AM	The Vice President meets with His Majesty King Abdullah Naval Observatory Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President delivers remarks at the George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony; the First Lady attends George W. Bush Presidential Center Open to pre-credentialed media
2:00 PM	The Vice President meets with gun safety advocates The White House Closed Press
3:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at the memorial service at Baylor University; the First Lady attends Baylor University Open to pre-credentialed media
7:10 PM	The President and the First Lady depart Dallas, Texas en route Washington, DC Dallas Love Field Airport Open Press
9:40 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
9:55 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Newsday
Radio: NPR

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

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President Obama Honors Those Lost and Injured in West, Texas Explosion

President Obama travels to Waco, Texas to speak at a memorial service for those lost and injured in the deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant in nearby West, Texas.

6:15 PM ET by Megan Slack

West Wing Week: 04/26/13 or “This Stuff’s Really Cool”

5:44 PM ET by Adam Garber

President Obama Participates in the Dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library

President and Mrs. Obama joined all the former living Presidents -- and four previous First Ladies -- for the event in Dallas, Texas.

1:45 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Supporting Local Communities by Building Capacity and Cutting Red Tape

Shaun Donovan and Cecilia Munoz highlight the impact of the Strong Cities, Strong Communities initiative.

1:00 PM ET by Secretary Shaun Donovan and Cecilia Muñoz

Today’s Girls Are Tomorrow’s Leaders

Valerie Jarrett discusses the commitments of the Equal Futures partnership to women and girls.

11:32 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett, Valerie B. Jarrett

April 24, 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 morning, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Cambridge, Massachusetts. At 12:00, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will attend a memorial service for Officer Sean Collier at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At 12:45 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks. This event at Briggs Field is open to pre-credentialed media and the head-on position is pooled for television.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will depart the White House en route Dallas, Texas. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Dallas Love Field Airport are open press.

While in Dallas, the President will deliver remarks at an event for the DNC. The First Lady will also attend. This event will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

The President and the First Lady will remain overnight in Dallas, Texas.

All times ET
11:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden attend a memorial service for Officer Sean Collier Massachusetts Institute of Technology
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
12:45 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks Briggs Field Open to pre-credentialed media The head-on position is pooled for television
3:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
4:25 PM	The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 4:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:40 PM	The President and the First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route Dallas, Texas Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 3:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
7:35 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive Dallas, Texas Dallas Love Field Airport Open Press
8:35 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event; the First Lady also attends Private Residence Print Pool For Remarks Only

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

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

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Drug Policy Reform In Action: A 21st Century Approach

The Obama Administration's new 21st century drug policy outlines a series of evidence-based reforms that treat our nation’s drug problem as a public health issue, not just a criminal justice issue. This policy underscores what we all know to be true: we cannot arrest or incarcerate our way out of the drug problem.

3:37 PM ET by R. Gil Kerlikowske

April 23, 2013

The Schedule

At 8:30 AM, the Vice President will meet with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, at the Naval Observatory. This meeting is closed press.

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, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to New York City. At 8:30 PM, the Vice President will attend and deliver remarks at the annual TIME 100 dinner at Lincoln Center.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will honor the 2013 National Teacher of the Year and finalists at the White House, thanking them for their hard work and dedication each and every day in the classroom. The event in the Rose Garden is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, in the Oval Office. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting.

In the evening, the President will have dinner with a bipartisan group of women Senators at the White House. This dinner in the State Dining Room is closed press.

All times ET
8:30 AM	The Vice President meets with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani The Naval Observatory Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:15 PM	The President honors the 2013 National Teacher of the Year Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-set 12:00PM – Final Gather 1:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:45 PM	The President meets with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Final Gather 3:25PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
6:30 PM	The President meets with a bipartisan group of women Senators for dinner The White House Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: MediaNews
Radio: CBS

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President Obama Welcomes Amir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani of Qatar to the White House

8:04 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

President Obama Honors the 2013 National Teacher of the Year

President Obama honored Jeff Charbonneau, a science, physics and engineering teacher at Zillah High School in Washington, as the 2013 National Teacher of the Year.

4:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

April 22, 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 afternoon, the President will host the White House Science Fair and celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. The President hosted the first-ever White House Science Fair in late 2010, fulfilling a commitment he made at the launch of his Educate to Innovate campaign to inspire students to excel in math and science. As the President noted then, “If you win the NCAA championship, you come to the White House. Well, if you're a young person and you produce the best experiment or design, the best hardware or software, you ought to be recognized for that achievement, too.” The President’s viewing of the science fair projects in the East Garden and the State Dining Room will be pooled press. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The moment of silence is closed press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
10:45 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:35 PM	The President views science fair projects East Garden and State Dining Room Pooled Press (Final Gather 1:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at the White House Science Fair East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 11:30AM, Final Gather 1:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:50 PM	The President observes a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings The White House Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: McClatchy
Radio: AURN

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Celebrate National Park Week!

National Park Week celebrates and gives back to our country’s great natural and cultural landscapes.

6:34 PM ET by Jon Jarvis

Young Scientists and Innovators Amaze President Obama at the White House Science Fair

100 students from more than 40 states were at the White House for an all-day, hands-on celebration of the power and potential of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

5:57 PM ET by Becky Fried

April 19, 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 will meet with senior advisors. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

At 3:00 PM, the Vice President will meet with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan at the White House. This meeting is closed press.

Today’s Press Briefing is delayed until further notice.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
3:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan The White House Closed Press
9:45 PM	The President delivers a statement Brady Press Briefing Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: The Hill
Radio: VOA

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West Wing Week: 04/19/13 or “Selflessly. Compassionately. Unafraid.”

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

April 18, 2013

The Schedule

At 8:00 AM, the Vice President will host a breakfast meeting with Secretary of Defense Hagel at the Naval Observatory. This meeting is closed press.

In the morning, the President and First Lady will travel to Boston, Massachusetts. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Logan International Airport will be open press.

In Boston, the President will delivers remarks at Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in Monday’s bombing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The First Lady will also attend the interfaith service. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and still photographers and open to pre-credentialed correspondents.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will depart Boston, Massachusetts en route Washington, DC. The departure from Logan International Airport and the arrival on the South lawn will be open press.

Later in the evening, the President will host a reception for Greek Independence Day in the East Room. The Vice President will also attend. This reception is closed press.

All times ET
8:00 AM	The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of Defense Hagel Naval Observatory Closed Press
8:20 AM	The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 7:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
8:40 AM	The President and the First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 7:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
9:55 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive Boston, Massachusetts Logan International Airport Open Press
11:00 AM	The President delivers remarks at Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in Monday’s bombing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon; the First Lady also attends Cathedral of the Holy Cross Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
2:55 PM	The President and the First Lady depart Boston, Massachusetts Logan International Airport Open Press
4:15 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:30 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 4:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
5:30 PM	The President hosts a reception for Greek Independence Day; the Vice President also attends East Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Hearst Newspapers
Radio: Talk Radio

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

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In the Face of Evil, Boston Has Shown that Americans Will Lift Up What Is Good

President Obama speaks at in interfaith service dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed at the Boston Marathon bombing.

12:29 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Courage, Strength, Resilience: Women Fight AIDS

The Kaiser Foundation hosts an event for the launch of EMPOWERED, Alicia Keys' new campaign to help end the HIV/AIDs epidemic.

9:57 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

April 17, 2013

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

At noon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

At 2:45 PM, the Vice President will participate in a live Google+ Hangout with mayors from across the country to discuss reducing gun violence. Mayors including Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Gary, IN; Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Baltimore, MD; Mayor R.T. Rybak, Minneapolis, MN; and Mayor Steve Scaffidi, Oak Creek, WI, will join the conversation virtually. The event will be streamed live at http://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov /live.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will welcome the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to the White House in celebration of the seventh annual Soldier Ride. A cycling event to help Wounded Warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being, the Soldier Ride also raises awareness of our nation’s Wounded Warriors who battle the physical and psychological damages of war. The President’s remarks on the South Lawn are open press.

The President will deliver a statement on commonsense measures to reduce gun violence in the Rose Garden. The President’s remarks will be open press.

In the evening, the President will have dinner with Democratic Senators at the Jefferson Hotel. The travel pool will accompany but the dinner is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
12:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
2:45 PM	The Vice President participates in a live Google+ Hangout with mayors from across the country to discuss reducing gun violence
4:05 PM	The President and the Vice President welcome the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to the White House in celebration of the seventh annual Soldier Ride South Lawn Open Press (Pre-set 2:45PM – Final Gather 3:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
5:30 PM	The President delivers a statement on commonsense measures to reduce gun violence Rose Garden Open Press
6:30 PM	The President meets with Democratic Senators for dinner The Jefferson Hotel Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time: 6:00PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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Senate Votes to Block Expanded Background Checks for Gun Sales

President Obama speaks from the Rose Garden about today’s Senate vote on expanded background checks for gun sales.

7:02 PM ET by Megan Slack

President Obama Hosts Wounded Warriors Taking Part in the "Soldier Ride" at the White House

Soldier Ride helps combat-wounded veterans use cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds of war.

6:50 PM ET by Rosye B. Cloud

States Step Up to Help Veterans and Spouses Get Back to Work

Sixty percent of veterans who responded to a 2012 survey said they had trouble translating their military skills into civilian job experience, creating a significant barrier to employment. Find out what states are doing to help ease the transition to civilian life.

3:14 PM ET by Gene Sperling

Dan Pfeiffer: "When it matters most"

Dan Pfeiffer sends a message to the White House email list asking people to pledge to speak out in favor of reducing gun violence.

2:09 PM ET by Matt Compton

April 16, 2013

The Schedule

At 7:30 AM, the Vice President will host a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Kerry at the Naval Observatory. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the Vice President will attend the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.

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 deliver a statement in the Brady Press Briefing Room. The President’s remarks will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a working lunch with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates at the White House. This lunch in the Private Dining Room is closed press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates at the White House. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome Brad Keselowski to the White House to honor his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. The President will also recognize Brad Keselowski and NASCAR’s effort to give back to their community as part of the visit, continuing the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring athletes and sports teams for their efforts on and off the field. The President’s remarks on the South Lawn are open press.

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

Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the evening, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the opening ceremony of the John and Frances Angelos Law Center at the University of Baltimore. The Vice President’s remarks will be pooled for television and open to correspondents and still photographers.

All times ET
7:30 AM	The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry The Naval Observatory Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President delivers a statement Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press
12:30 PM	The President holds a working lunch with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates at the White House Private Dining Room Closed Press
3:00 PM	The President welcomes Brad Keselowski to the White House to honor his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship South Lawn Open Press (Pre-set 1:00PM – Final Gather 2:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
3:45 PM	The President meets with Senator McCain and Senator Schumer to discuss commonsense immigration reform Oval Office Closed Press
4:30 PM	The President and the Vice Presdent meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press

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

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White House Hangout: Vice President Biden and Mayors Discuss Reducing Gun Violence

Vice President Biden will host a virtual conversation with mayors around the country to discuss commonsense steps to reduce gun violence.

5:12 PM ET by David Agnew

President Obama: "The American People Refuse to be Terrorized"

In an address from the White House, the President tells Americans that the FBI is investigating the bombing at the Boston Marathon as an act of terror.

12:21 PM ET by Colleen Curtis