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September 21, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

All times ET
9:53 AM	The Vice President will participate in a discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations with Richard Haas Council of Foreign Relations Open Press
10:00 AM	The Vice President will hold a Bilateral Meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Peninsula Hotel Closed Press
10:00 AM	Dr. Biden, joined by actor, Ben Stiller, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan, and Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shararik Zafar will participate in a discussion The New School, Wollman Hall Open Press
11:15 AM	The President delivers remarks at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum The Plaza Hotel, New York Pooled Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President will hold a Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan The United Nations Headquarters Pool Spray at the Top
1:00 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel Lotte New York Hotel, New York Pool Spray at the Top
2:00 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York Pool Spray at the Top
2:30 PM	The Vice President will hold a Bilateral Meeting with President Michel Temer of Brazil Closed Press
3:25 PM	The President departs New York, New York en route Washington, DC John F. Kennedy International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:05 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the United Nations High-Level LGBT Core Group Event The United Nations Headquarters Open Press
4:20 PM	The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:40 PM	The President arrives at the White House The South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 4:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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A Six-Year-Old's Letter to the President: "We Will Give Him a Family"

Alex, a six-year-old boy from New York, asks the President to help him provide a home for a refugee in need.

9:19 PM ET by Rachel Kopilow

Integrating Climate Change into National Security Planning

Ambassador Susan Rice and Senior Advisor Brian Deese write about new requirements to fully assess the impacts of climate change on our national security.

3:00 PM ET by Ambassador Susan Rice, Brian Deese

Two Important Charts That Show Our Economic Progress

President Obama shares two charts that show the progress that American families have made since the economic recovery.

10:00 AM ET by President Barack Obama

September 20, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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10:00 AM	The President delivers remarks at the Opening Session: 71st Session of the General Assembly; The First Lady will also attend The United Nations General Assembly Hall, New York Open to pre-credentialed media
11:10 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria The United Nations, New York Pool Spray at the Bottom
12:30 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a DCCC event with House Democratic Leader, Nancy Pelosi Park Hyatt Hotel Closed Press
12:45 PM	The President holds a courtesy call with President of the General Assembly Peter Thomson of Fiji The United Nations, New York Closed Press
1:00 PM	The President holds a courtesy call with UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon The United Nations, New York, New York Closed Press
1:20 PM	The President attends a luncheon hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon The United Nations, New York Pool Spray at the Top
2:25 PM	The President attends a CEO roundtable The United Nations, New York Pool Spray
2:40 PM	The Vice President will hold a Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece The United Nations Headquarters Pool Spray at the Top
3:20 PM	The President participates in a Refugee Summit family photo The United Nations, New York Pooled Press
3:30 PM	Dr. Biden will attend a Tea Reception in Honor of the Spouses of Heads of Delegation Partcipating in the 71st Session of the General Assembly
3:35 PM	The President attends a Refugee Summit meeting The United Nations, New York Pooled Press
4:00 PM	The Vice President will hold a Bilateral Meeting with President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine The United Nations Headquarters Pool Spray at the Top
5:15 PM	The Vice President will Participate in the Leaders Summit on Refugees at the United Nations General Assembly.
9:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at a Reception for Foreign Heads of Delegations to the United Nations General Assembly Lotte New York Palace, New York Closed Press

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Email from Madeleine Albright: When I Was Welcomed as a Refugee

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright writes on her experiences as a refugee and why we must do more to resettle refugees and help them rebuild their lives.

11:57 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

Here's How the Private Sector Is Addressing the Global Refugee Crisis

Today, businesses from across the nation committed to helping aid refugees in the United States and around the world.

10:45 AM ET by Jazmin Kay, Grace Aranow

September 19, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a DSCC roundtable. This event will be closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a meeting with Premier Li Keqiang of China. This meeting at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel will be closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel.

Afterward, the President will participate in a meet and greet with staff at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Secretary Kerry and Ambassador Power will also attend. This event will be closed press.

The President will remain overnight in New York.

In the morning, the Vice President and Dr.Biden will depart Washington, DC en route New York, New York.

At 11:30 AM, the Vice President will join a trilateral meeting of health experts from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to discuss collaboration in support of the Cancer Moonshot.

At 1:20 PM, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will deliever remarks on the Cancer Moonshot at the Social Good Summit.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend the President's bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Haider al- Abadi of Iraq.

At 8:45 PM, the Vice President will deliever remarks at the Bloomberg Hopkins Gala; Dr. Biden will also attend.

The Vice President and Dr. Biden will remain overnight in New York, New York.

All times ET
11:30 AM	The Vice President will Meet with Health Experts from United States, Japan & Korea Lotte New York Palace Hotel Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President delivers a statement Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York Pooled Press
11:30 AM	The President delivers a statement Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York Pooled Press
11:30 AM	The President delivers a statement Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York Pooled Press
11:55 AM	The President participates in a DSCC roundtable New York Closed Press
1:20 PM	The Vice President and Dr.Jill Biden will deliever remarks at the Social Good Summit Open Press Media Inquires and RSVPs can be directed to paul@mashable.com
3:30 PM	The President holds a meeting with Premier Li Keqiang of China Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York Pool Spray at the Bottom
5:40 PM	The President participates in a meet and greet with staff at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations; Secretary Kerry and Ambassador Power will also attend U.S. Mission to the United Nations, New York Closed Press
8:45 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the Bloomberg Hopkins Gala The Manhattan Center Open Press Media inquiries and RSVPs can be directed to Morgan@teamsubjectmatter.com Dr. Jill Biden will also attend.

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September 18, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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4:35 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 4:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:50 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route New York, New York Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 3:20PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
5:45 PM	The President arrives in New York, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
7:30 PM	The President delivers remarks and takes questions at a DNC event Private Residence, New York Print Pool For Remarks Only

In-Town Pool Call Time: 2:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Post
Radio: ABC

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

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September 17, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

All times ET
9:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner Walter E. Washington Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 7:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Post
Radio: ABC

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Weekly Address: It’s Time for Republicans in Congress To Do Their Jobs

President Obama calls on Republicans in Congress to do their jobs.

6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

September 16, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with business, government, and national security leaders to discuss how the Trans-Pacific Partnership can benefit American workers and businesses and further our national security. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Oval Office. The following leaders will attend:

Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder, Bloomberg LP & Bloomberg Philanthropies; 108th Mayor of New York City

John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana

John Kasich, Governor of Ohio

Henry Paulson, Chairman, Paulson Institute; Former Secretary of the Treasury, George W. Bush Administration

Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta, GA

Ginni Rometty, Chairwoman, President and CEO, IBM

James Stavridis, Admiral, Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University; Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Barack Obama Administration

Later 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 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:

His Excellency Gerald M. Zackios, Ambassador of the Republic of Marshall Islands

His Excellency Kurt Jaeger, Ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein

His Excellency Edward Yakobe Sawerengera, Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi

His Excellency Andris Teikmanis, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia

His Excellency Sheik Riyad David Insanally, Ambassador of Cooperative Republic of Guyana

Her Excellency Sylvie Lucas, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

His Excellency Dirk Jozef M. Wouters, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium

His Excellency Aung Lynn, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

His Excellency Sergio Silva Do Amaral, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil

His Excellency Carlos Jose Pareja Rios, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru

All times ET
10:20 AM	The President holds a meeting on trade with business, government, and national security leaders Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 10:00AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
11:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press

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

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A Bipartisan Call on Congress to Pass the TPP

Today, leaders from both sides of the political aisle came together around the President's trade agreement.

8:02 PM ET by Jazmin Kay

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: "Immigrants Are the American Character"

President Obama kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with an important speech celebrating the strides that we've made together over the past eight years.

4:47 PM ET by Felicia Escobar

September 15, 2016

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 remarks at the 2016 Our Ocean Conference at the State Department. The President’s remarks will be pooled press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the 39th Annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Conference and Annual Awards Gala in Washington, DC. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President delivers remarks at the 2016 Our Ocean Conference State Department Pooled Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
7:55 PM	The President delivers remarks at the 39th Annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Conference and Annual Awards Gala The Walter E. Washington Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 6:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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President Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi Celebrate Progress in Burma

This week, President Obama met with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Burma.

7:14 PM ET by Grace Aranow

Email from Dr. Robert Ballard: Our oceans are our future

Dr. Bob Ballard wrote about how our new marine monument is vital to the ongoing protection of some of our most important underwater ecosystems.

6:54 PM ET by Cassandra Marketos

How Behavioral Science Is Serving the American People

Today, the White House hosted the first-ever Summit on Behavioral Science Insights.

3:01 PM ET by Maya Shankar

Watch: President Obama Creates the First Marine National Monument in the Atlantic Ocean

President Obama spoke at the 3rd annual Our Ocean Conference to discuss his efforts in conservation and climate change.

12:22 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Refugees Welcome: Celebrating the Communities That Shape and Strengthen America

During National Welcoming Week, we're honoring the contributions of immigrants and refugees and highlighting efforts to build stronger, welcoming communities.

11:42 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

September 14, 2016

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 hold a bilateral meeting with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma; the Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, the President will have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

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

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:20 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Gather Time 12:00PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
12:45 PM	The President and The Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press

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

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The U.S. Is Making a Historic Investment to Protect the Security of Israel

Today, the United States is signing a memorandum of understanding to provide Israel $38 billion in military aid over ten years.

2:58 PM ET by Ambassador Susan Rice

Seven G-20 Commitments to Promote Innovation and the Digital Economy

This year's G20 endorsed policies long advocated by the U.S. that will help drive innovation and make the digital economy an engine for global opportunity.

11:58 AM ET by Secretary Penny Pritzker, Jeffrey Zients

Join the Movement to Give Every Student the Opportunity to Learn Computer Science

Today at 1:00pm ET, tune in to first-ever Summit on Computer Science for All, marking progress on President Obama’s call to action, and announcing new commitments.

8:56 AM ET by Ruthe Farmer

September 13, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

All times ET
9:00 AM	The Vice President will attend meeting at the White House White House Closed Press Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:05 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn, The White House Open Press
12:20 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 10:50AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews) Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP TV Corr & Crew: CNN Print: Christian Science Monitor
1:00 PM	The President arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
1:45 PM	The President delivers remarks at a Hillary for America campaign event Eakin's Oval Open to pre-credentialed media
3:05 PM	The President participates in a DNC event The Sonesta Closed Press While in Philadelphia, the President participate in a DNC roundtable. The Sonesta, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Closed Press
4:30 PM	The President departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route New York, New York Philadelphia International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
5:10 PM	The President arrives in New York, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
7:05 PM	The President delivers remarks and takes questions at a DCCC event Private Residence Print Pool
8:40 PM	The President departs New York, New York en route Washington, DC John F. Kennedy International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
9:35 PM	The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Spray Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP TV Corr & Crew: CNN Print: Christian Science Monitor
9:50 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn, The White House Open Press (Final Gather 9:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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President Obama on Enforcing Trade Rules: What You Need to Know

President Obama is holding China accountable on its violation of trade rules. Here's why that's important.

6:00 PM ET by Charlie Anderson

Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance in the United States in 2015

In 2015, household income grew at the fastest rate on record, the poverty rate fell faster than at any point since 1968, and the uninsured rate continued to fall.

11:00 AM ET by Jason Furman, Sandra Black, and Matt Fiedler

September 12, 2016

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
11:15 AM	Vice President will deliever remarks Central Piedmont Community College Open Press At 11:15 AM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at an event highlighting the Administration's investments to support community colleges and businesses that are working together to create pathways to the middle class. These remarks at Central Piedmont Community College will be open press. Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Charlotte, North Carolina en route Fort Mill, South Carolina.
1:15 PM	Vice President delievers remarks White Homestead Closed Press At 1:15 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at an event for South Carolina Congressional candidate Fran Person. This event at White Homestead will be closed press. Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Fort Mill, South Carolina en route Raleigh, North Carolina.
4:10 PM	The President meets with Congressional Leadership Oval Office Closed Press In the afternoon, the President will meet with Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi in the Oval Office to discuss priorities for the remainder of the September session. The President will also provide a readout of his visit to Asia. This meeting is closed press.
4:10 PM	The President meets with Congressional Leadership The Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom In the afternoon, the President will meet with Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi in the Oval Office to discuss priorities for the remainder of the September session. The President will also provide a readout of his visit to Asia.
6:30 PM	Vice President delievers remarks Closed Press At 6:30 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at an event for the Democratic Governors Association and Attorney General Roy Cooper. These remarks at a private residence will be closed press. Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Raleigh, North Carolina en route Washington, DC.