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December 4, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will meet with governors at the White House to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit.  There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of the meeting in the Roosevelt Room.

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

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

All times ET

10:10 AM

The President and the Vice President meet with governors at the White House to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit

Roosevelt Room Stills Only Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 9:50AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

4:35 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta

Oval Office Closed Press

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

December 3, 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 host Prime Minister Boyko Borissov of Bulgaria at the White House.  The President welcomes the opportunity to discuss a broad range of bilateral and regional issues during their Oval Office meeting, including Bulgaria’s leadership in NATO and its valuable contributions to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan.  The President also looks forward to receiving updates on Bulgaria’s investigation into the July 18, 2012 terrorist attack in Burgas and ongoing rule of law and judicial reforms.  There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting in the Oval Office with statements.

Later, the President will deliver remarks to the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) symposium being held at the National Defense University.  On the 20th anniversary of the CTR program, the President will note the extraordinary progress that’s been made in securing nuclear material, and thank Senators Nunn and Lugar for their longstanding leadership on these issues. The President’s remarks will be open press.

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will return to Washington, DC, in the afternoon.

All times ET

10:15 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:55 PM

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Boyko Borissov of Bulgaria

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top with Statements (Final Gather 2:40PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

4:00 PM

The President delivers remarks to the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction symposium

National Defense University Open Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 3:25PM – 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: Houston Chronicle
Radio: AURN

November 30, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Philadelphia International Airport are open press. While in Hatfield, the President will continue making the case for action by visiting a business that depends on middle class consumers during the holiday season, and could be impacted if taxes go up on 98 percent of Americans at the end of the year. The President will tour and deliver remarks at The Rodon Group manufacturing facility, the sole American manufacturer for K’NEX Brands, a construction toy company whose products include Tinkertoy, K’NEX Building Sets and Angry Bird Building Sets. The Rodon Group and K’NEX Brands, both third-generation family businesses, employ over 150 people at their Hatfield facilities. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s tour; the President’s remarks will be open press. In the afternoon, the President will depart Philadelphia en route Washington, DC. The departure from Philadelphia International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press. On Friday afternoon, the Vice President will travel to Mexico City, Mexico. The arrival at Juarez International Airport is open press. In the evening, the Vice President will attend a dinner hosted by President Felipe Calderón of Mexico at the National Palace. This event is open to pre-credentialed media. On Saturday at 9:30 AM CT, the Vice President will meet with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting. At 11:00 AM CT, the Vice President will attend the inaugural speech of President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico at the National Palace. This event is open to pre-credentialed media. In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend a lunch hosted by President Peña Nieto at Chapultepec Castle. Afterwards, the Vice President will meet with President Peña Nieto. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.
All times ET

10:10 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:50AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:25 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 8:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

11:05 AM

The President arrives Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia International Airport Open Press

11:45 AM

The President tours The Rodon Group manufacturing facility

Pennsylvania, The Rodon Group Manufacturing Facility, Hatfield Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

12:05 PM

The President delivers remarks

Pennsylvania, The Rodon Group Manufacturing Facility, Hatfield Open Press

2:00 PM

The President departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia International Airport Open Press

2:40 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

2:55 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 2:30PM – 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: NBC
Print: Financial Times
Radio: VOA
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Politico
Radio: NPR

November 29, 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.

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 meet with the 2012 American Nobel Prize winners in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and Governor Romney will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

At 4:30 PM, the Vice President will attend a memorial service for Senator Warren Rudman in the Russell Senate Office Building. This event is open to pre-credentialed media. 

All times ET

10:25 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:45 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:15 PM

The President meets with the 2012 American Nobel Prize winners

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The President and Governor Romney meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

12:45 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

4:30 PM

The Vice President attends a memorial service for Senator Warren Rudman

Russell Senate Office Building Open to pre-credentialed media

In-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: Talk Radio

November 28, 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.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at an event at the White House with middle class Americans who would see their taxes go up if Congress fails to act to extend the middle class tax cuts. The President’s remarks in the South Court Auditorium are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room. The Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will attend a meeting with business leaders to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit. The President and the Vice President will be joined by the following:

Frank Blake, Chairman and CEO, The Home Depot

Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs Group

Joe Echeverria, CEO, Deloitte LLP

Ken Frazier, President and CEO, Merck and Co.

Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, Coca Cola

Terry Lundgren, Chairman, President, and CEO, Macy’s Inc.

Marissa Mayer, CEO and President, Yahoo!

Douglas Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO, Caterpillar

Ian Read, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer

Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast

Ed Rust, Chairman and CEO, State Farm Insurance Co.

Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott

Randall Stephenson, Chairman and CEO, AT&T

Patricia Woertz, President and CEO, Archer Daniels Midland

This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

At 6:00 PM, the Vice President will meet with members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council at the White House to discuss the importance of finding a balanced approach to our deficit challenges and pressing Congress to give middle-class families certainty by acting now to keep their taxes low.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:35 AM

The President delivers remarks at an event at the White House with middle class Americans who would see their taxes go up if Congress fails to act to extend the middle class tax cuts

South Court Auditorium Open Press (Pre-Set 10:00AM, Final Gather 11:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

3:00 PM

The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; the Vice President also attends

Cabinet Meeting Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 2:50PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

4:45 PM

The President and the Vice President attend a meeting with business leaders to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

In-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Daily Caller
Radio: Sirius XM

November 27, 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.

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 President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to the White House.  The President looks forward to meeting President-elect Peña Nieto and hearing about his vision for leading Mexico over the next six years.  They plan to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues during their Oval Office meeting.  The President welcomes the opportunity to underscore the shared values and strong bonds of friendship between the United States and Mexico.  The United States remains committed to work in partnership with Mexico to increase economic competitiveness in both countries, promote regional development, advance bilateral efforts to develop a secure and efficient 21st Century Border, and address our common security challenges. The Vice President will also attend this meeting. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

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

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The President and The Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

3:40 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 3:20PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

4:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta

Oval Office Closed Press

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

November 26, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. 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. 

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

All times ET

10:30 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

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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

November 21, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will return to Washington, DC. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. This ceremony is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the First Family will participate in a service event in the Washington, DC area. There will be in-town travel pool coverage.

All times ET

12:45 AM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

1:00 AM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 12:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

2:00 PM

The President pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey

The Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-Set 12:00PM, Final Gather 1:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:20 PM

The First Family participates in a service event

Washington, DC area In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Final Gather 3:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 12:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: ABC

November 20, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership meeting at the Peace Palace. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will meet with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan on the margins of the East Asia Summit. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting with statements. The President will then meet with Premier Wen Jiabao of China on the margins of the East Asia Summit. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting with statements. In the afternoon, the President will attend an East Asian Summit Plenary Session. There will be a travel pool spray at the top. The President will then attend an East Asian Summit Retreat Session. This session is closed press. Later, the President will meet and greet with United States Embassy personnel at Raffles Hotel. This visit is closed press. In the evening, the President will depart Phnom Penh, Cambodia en route Washington, DC. The departure from Phnom Penh International Airport will be open press.
All times ET

1:15 AM

The President attends an East Asian Summit Plenary Session

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Travel Pool Spray at the Top

3:00 AM

The President attends an East Asian Summit Retreat Session

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Closed Press

4:50 AM

The President meets and greets with United States Embassy personnel

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Raffles Hotel Closed Press

5:35 AM

The President departs Phnom Penh, Cambodia en route Washington, DC

Phnom Penh International Airport Open Press

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

November 19, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Bangkok, Thailand en route Rangoon, Burma. The departure from Don Mueang International Airport and the arrival at Yangon International Airport will be open press. Later in the morning, the President will meet with President Thein Sein of Burma. There will be a travel pool spray at the bottom of the meeting with statements. In the afternoon, the President will meet with Aung San Suu Kyi, General Secretary of the National League of Democracy, at her residence. This meeting is closed press. Afterwards, the President and Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver remarks at the residence. These remarks will be pooled press. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet and greet with United States Embassy personnel at the United States Embassy. This visit is closed press. The President will then deliver remarks at the University of Yangon. The President’s remarks are open press. Later, the President will depart Rangoon, Burma en route Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The departure from Yangon International Airport and the arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport will be open press. In the evening, the President will be welcomed by Prime Minister Hun Sen at the Peace Palace and then meet with the Prime Minister. The arrival will be pooled press and the meeting will be closed press. The President will then attend the US-ASEAN leaders meeting at the Peace Palace. There will be a travel pool spray for the family photo of the leaders and at the top of the meeting. Later, the President will arrive at Diamond Island Convention Center and be welcomed to the East Asian Summit Dinner. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the arrival. The President will then participate in the East Asia Summit Dinner. There will be a travel pool spray at the dinner. The President will remain overnight in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. At 5:00 PM, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will host their annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner for Wounded Warriors and their families at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President and Dr. Biden’s remarks at the top of this event will be pooled press.
All times ET

12:35 AM

The President meets with Aung San Suu Kyi, Chairman and General Secretary of the National League of Democracy

Rangoon, Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi Residence Closed Press

1:05 AM

The President and Aung San Suu Kyi deliver remarks

Rangoon, Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi Residence Pooled Press

1:35 AM

The President meets and greets with United States Embassy personnel

Rangoon, Burma, United States Embassy Closed Press

2:45 AM

The President delivers remarks at the University of Yangon

Rangoon, Burma Open Press

3:50 AM

The President departs Rangoon, Burma en route Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Yangon International Airport Open Press

5:40 AM

The President arrives Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh International Airport Open Press

5:45 AM

The President is welcomed by Prime Minister Han Sen of Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Travel Pool Coverage

6:05 AM

The President meets with Prime Minister Han Sen of Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Closed Press

6:35 AM

The President is welcomed to the US-ASEAN leaders meeting

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Pre-set Pool Coverage

6:40 AM

The President attends the ASEAN-U.S. leaders meeting

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Travel Pool Spray for Family Photo and at the Top of the Meeting

8:30 AM

The President arrives at Diamond Island Convention Center and is welcomed to the East Asia Summit Dinner

Diamond Island Convention Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Pre-set Pool Coverage

8:35 AM

The President participates in the East Asia Summit Dinner

Diamond Island Convention Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Travel Pool Spray

5:00 PM

The Vice President and Dr. Biden host their annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner for Wounded Warriors and their families

Naval Observatory Pool Spray at the Top

9:00 PM

The President participates in the Trans-Pacific Partnership meeting

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Closed Press

10:45 PM

The President meets with Prime Minister Noda of Japan on the margins of the East Asia Summit

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements

11:45 PM

The President meets with Premier Wen Jiabao of China on the margins of the East Asia Summit

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Peace Palace Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements

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