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January 2, 2013

The Schedule

 

On Wednesday, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing, but has no public events scheduled.

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

January 1, 2013

The Schedule

 

On Tuesday, the President has no public events scheduled.

All times ET

12:15 PM

The Vice President meets with the House Democratic Caucus

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 11:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: CQ
Radio: AP

December 31, 2012

The Schedule

 

On Monday, the President has no public events scheduled.

All times ET

1:30 PM

The President delivers remarks about the fiscal cliff at a White House event with middle class Americans

South Court Auditorium Open Press (Pre-Set 12:45PM, Final Gather 1:10PM – 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: ABC
Print: CS Monitor
Radio: ABC

December 28, 2012

The Schedule

 

In the afternoon, the President will host the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress at the White House.  The Vice President will also attend. The President will be joined by Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi.  This meeting will be in the Oval Office and will be closed press.

All times ET

3:00 PM

The President hosts the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress at the White House; The Vice President also attends

Oval Office Closed Press

5:45 PM

THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press

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

December 27, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will arrive in Washington, DC.  The arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

Today, the Vice President will be in Washington, DC to attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET

3:00 AM

President Obama Departs Hawaii en route the White House

Open to pre-credentialed media Media Pre-set: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Kuntz Gate at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

11:30 AM

THE PRESIDENT arrives Joint Base Andrews

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

11:45 AM

THE PRESIDENT arrives the White House

South Lawn

Open Press (Final Gather 11:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

2:30 PM

The Vice President swears In Brian Schatz as Senator of Hawaii

U.S. Capitol

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Yahoo
Radio: SRN
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune
Radio: CBS

December 26, 2012

The Schedule

In the evening, the President will depart Honolulu, Hawaii for Washington, DC. The departure from Hickam Air Force Base is open to pre-credentialed media. The First Lady and the First Daughters will remain in Hawaii.

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

December 21, 2012

The Schedule

 

In the morning, the President will observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Newtown shooting. This moment of silence is closed press.

Later 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 President and Vice President will deliver remarks at the funeral service for the late Senator Daniel Inouye at the Washington National Cathedral.  The service is open to pre-credentialed media.

 

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President observes a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Newtown shooting

White House Closed Press

9:35 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Closed Press

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President deliver remarks at the funeral service for the late Senator Daniel Inouye

Washington National Cathedral Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 9:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

1:30 PM

The President makes a personnel announcement

Roosevelt Room Pooled Press (Pre-Set 12:00PM—Final Gather 1:00PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

5:00 PM

The President delivers a statement on the fiscal cliff

Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press

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

December 20, 2012

The Schedule

 

The President will attend meetings at the White House.  These meetings are closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the Arrival Ceremony for Senator Daniel Inouye

The United States Capitol Open to pre-credentialed media

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

1:00 PM

The Vice President meets with law enforcement leaders as part of the Administration’s response to Newtown and other tragedies

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pool Spray at the Top

1:45 PM

The President departs the White House en route Bethesda, Maryland

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 1:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

1:55 PM

The President arrives Bethesda, Maryland

Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 12:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

2:15 PM

The President visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Maryland, Bethesda Closed Press

3:45 PM

The President departs Bethesda, Maryland en route the White House

In-Town Travel Pool Coverage

3:55 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 3:35PM – 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: NBC
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: VOA

December 19, 2012

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 11:45AM, the President will deliver a statement in the Brady Press Briefing Room about the policy process the Administration will pursue in the wake of the Newtown tragedy. The Vice President will also attend. The President’s remarks will be open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the Diplomatic Corps Holiday Reception at the State Department. There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:45 AM

The President delivers a statement; the Vice President also attends

Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press

6:45 PM

The President delivers remarks at the Diplomatic Corps Holiday Reception

State Department Pooled Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 6:10PM – 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: FOX
Print: Scripps Howard
Radio: Talk Radio

December 18, 2012

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 meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

At 11:30 AM, the Vice President will swear in Senator Patrick Leahy as President Pro Tempore of the Senate at the U.S. Capitol.

All times ET

10:15 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The Vice President swears in Senator Patrick Leahy as President Pro Tempore of the Senate

U.S. Capitol

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

4:35 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Panetta

Oval Office Closed Press

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