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April 15, 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.

In the afternoon, the President will welcome the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide to the White House to honor their 15th championship and their exceptional 2012-2013 season.  Continuing his tradition of recognizing sports teams for their work off the field, President Obama will highlight the Crimson Tide’s ongoing efforts to give back to their community. This event on the South Lawn is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington.  The presentation of credentials is a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an Ambassador’s service in Washington. This event is closed press. The following Ambassadors will attend:

Her Excellency Maria Cecilia Nahon, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic

His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China

His Excellency Mohktar Chaouachi, Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic

His Excellency Archil Gegeshidze, Ambassador of Georgia

His Excellency Ruben Ignacio Zamora Rivas, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador

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

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

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:05 PM

The President honors the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide

South Lawn Open Press (Pre-Set 11:45AM; Final Gather 1:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:30 PM

The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony

Oval Office Closed Press

6:10 PM

The President delivers a statement

Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Daily Caller
Radio: NPR

April 12, 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.

At 2:00 PM, the Vice President will visit the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency to deliver remarks at a welcome ceremony for Director John Brennan. This event is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will present the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Naval Academy football team. This event in the East Room is open press.

All times ET

11:15 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

2:00 PM

The Vice President visits the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency to deliver remarks at a welcome ceremony for Director John Brennan

Central Intelligence Agency Closed Press

2:05 PM

The President presents the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Naval Academy football team

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: CNN
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: AURN

April 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 will meet with members of the Financial Services Forum as part of the organization's daylong Spring Meeting.  This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a conference call with more than 100 local elected officials, as well as business and community leaders, to discuss summer and year-round pathways to youth employment.  This event is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will award Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry at the White House. Chaplain Kapaun will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his extraordinary heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy at Unsan, Korea and as a prisoner of war from November 1-2, 1950. The First Lady will also attend this event.  This event in the East Room is open press.

Later, the President will meet with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in the Oval Office. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting.

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

11:00 AM

The President meets with members of the Financial Services Forum

The Roosevelt Room Closed Press

11:30 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

12:05 PM

The President holds a conference call with more than 100 local elected officials to discuss summer and year-round pathways to youth employment

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

2:10 PM

The President awards Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends

East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 12:15PM—Final Gather 1:40PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

2:55 PM

The President meets with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Gather Time 3:10PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

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

April 10, 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 deliver a statement on the budget in the Rose Garden. The President’s remarks are open press.

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

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

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

In the evening, the President will host Republican Senators for dinner at the White House. This dinner in the Old Family Dining Room is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President delivers a statement

The Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-Set 9:45AM; Final Gather 10:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:15 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

12:30 PM

Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Jeffrey Zients discusses the President’s FY 2014 Budget at a news conference

South Court Auditorium Open to pre-credentialed media (Pre-Set 11:45AM; Final Gather 12:00PM – Stakeout Location)

3:35 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew

Oval Office Closed Press

6:30 PM

The President hosts Republican Senators for dinner

Old Family Dining Room Closed Press

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

April 9, 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 and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

At 2:00 PM, the Vice President and Attorney General Eric Holder will deliver remarks at the White House to continue calling on Congress to pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence. The Vice President and Attorney General Holder will be joined by law enforcement officials from across the country and will highlight the importance of proposed gun safety measures to the law enforcement community. This event in South Court Auditorium is open press.

In the evening, as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room celebrating Memphis Soul music. There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:00 PM

The Vice President and Attorney General Eric Holder deliver remarks at the White House to continue calling on Congress to pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence

South Court Auditorium Open Press

3:00 PM

The President and the Vice Presdent meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel

Oval Office Closed Press

7:30 PM

The President the First Lady host a concert celebrating Memphis Soul music as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series; the President delivers remarks

East Room Pooled Press (Pre-Set 5:30PM, Final Gather 7:10PM -- 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: NBC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: VOA

April 8, 2013

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Hartford, Connecticut. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Bradley Air National Guard Base will be open press.

In Connecticut, the President will deliver remarks and continue asking the American people to join him in calling on Congress to pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence. The President’s remarks at the University of Hartford are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will depart Hartford, Connecticut en route Washington, DC. The departure from Bradley Air National Guard Base and the arrival on the South lawn will be open press.

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

All times ET

11:15 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

3:05 PM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 2:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

3:20 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 1:30PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

4:30 PM

The President arrives Hartford, Connecticut

Bradley Air National Guard Base Open Press

5:45 PM

The President delivers remarks on common-sense measures to reduce gun violence

University of Hartford Open to pre-credentialed media

6:45 PM

The President departs Hartford, Connecticut

Bradley Air National Guard Base Open Press

8:00 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

8:15 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 7:45PM – 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: FOX
Print: Washington Post
Radio: Talk Radio
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: The Hill
Radio: CBS

April 5, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will host an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, as he has done in previous years. Christian leaders from across the country will join the President at this breakfast for a time of prayer, reflection, and celebration of Easter.  The Vice President will also deliver remarks. This event in the East Room will be pooled press.

In the morning, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House.

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

At 12:45 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the 2013 Annual Conference of the Export-Import Bank. This event at the Omni Shoreham Hotel is open press.

 

All times ET

9:15 AM

The President hosts an Easter Prayer Breakfast; the Vice President also delivers remarks

The East Room Pooled Press (Final Gather at 9:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:45 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2013 Annual Conference of the Export-Import Bank

Omni Shoreham Hotel Open Press

12:45 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: USA Today
Radio: NPR

April 4, 2013

The Schedule

While in California, the President will deliver remarks at two DNC events at private residences. These events will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

In the afternoon, the President will depart San Francisco en route Washington, DC. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

Tomorrow, the Vice President will meet with senior advisors. 

All times ET

1:25 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Private Residence, California, Atherton Print Pool For Remarks Only

3:25 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Private Residence, California, Atherton Print Pool For Remarks Only

4:40 PM

The President departs San Francisco, California

San Francisco International Airport Open Press

9:15 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

9:30 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Tribune
Radio: FOX
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: NBC

April 3, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later, the President will depart the White House en route Denver, Colorado. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Buckley Air Force Base are open press. While in Denver, the President will deliver remarks at the Denver Police Academy where he will continue asking the American people to join him in calling on Congress to pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence. The President will also meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new measures the state recently put in place, including closing loopholes in the background check system to keep guns out of the hands criminals and others who should not have access to them. There will be a pool spray at the top of the President’s roundtable meeting. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media. Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Denver, Colorado en route San Francisco, California. The departure from Buckley Air Force Base and the arrival at San Francisco International Airport are open press. In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at two DCCC events at private residences. These events will be print pool coverage for remarks only. The President will remain overnight in San Francisco, California. Tomorrow, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET

11:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:55 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 11:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:10 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Denver, Colorado

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 10:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

3:40 PM

The President arrives Denver, Colorado

Buckley Air Force Base Open Press

4:10 PM

The President meets with local law enforcement officials and community leaders

Denver Police Academy Pool Spray at the Top

5:00 PM

The President delivers remarks on common-sense measures to reduce gun violence

Denver Police Academy Open to pre-credentialed media

6:05 PM

The President departs Denver, Colorado en route San Francisco, California

Buckley Air Force Base Open Press

8:25 PM

The President arrives San Francisco, California

San Francisco International Airport Open Press

9:15 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DCCC event

Private Residence, California, San Francisco Print Pool For Remarks Only

10:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DCCC event

Private Residence, California, San Francisco Print Pool For Remarks Only

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

April 2, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will announce the Administration’s BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative—a bold new research effort to revolutionize our understanding of the human mind and advance the President’s vision for creating jobs and building a thriving middle class by investing in research and development. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be open 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 in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House. The United States and Singapore have strong economic and security ties, and our strategic partnership reflects a shared commitment to working together to ensure the continued peace, stability and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region. The President looks forward to discussing with Prime Minister Lee a broad range of strategic and economic issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. The Vice President will also attend the meeting. There will be a pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting in the Oval Office.

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

In the evening, the President will host cast and crew members of the movie 42 for a screening at the White House. This screening is closed press.

All times ET

7:30 AM

The Vice President hosts breakfast meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry

The Naval Observatory Closed Press

9:55 AM

The President delivers remarks on the BRAIN Initiative

The East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 8:45AM; Final Gather 9:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:10 PM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore; the Vice President attends

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 1:50PM – Briefing Room)

3:00 PM

The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Lee at the White House

The White House Closed Press

4:30 PM

The President and the Vice Presdent meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel

Oval Office Closed Press

5:35 PM

The President hosts cast and crew members of the movie 42 for a screening at the White House

The Family Theatre Closed Press

8:45 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2013 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards

The Kennedy Center Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Scripps Howard
Radio: AURN